WATCH: PM Browne Highlights Case of Teen Left with Herpes After Sexual Assault
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has highlighted the case who was reportedly left with herpes after being sexually assaulted by a 59-year-old man, as he renewed his condemnation of what he considers unduly lenient sentences for sexual crimes against children.
Speaking on Pointe FM, Browne said the 12-year-old victim must now live with the lifelong sexually transmitted infection, while the perpetrator reportedly received a sentence of only three years.
“Just over a week ago, we had a 12-year-old who was raped here by a 59-year-old man,” Browne said. “He gave the young lady an STD, herpes, that she has for the rest of her life. And he got three years. Is that justice?”
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