Man raped 13-year-old deaf and mute girl
A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for raping a 13-year-old deaf and mute girl. The incident occurred while the perpetrator's wife was out running errands, and the court described the act as a deplorable abuse of trust.
Why it matters
This case highlights the vulnerability of individuals with disabilities and the severe legal consequences for those who exploit positions of trust to commit sexual violence.
The man was sentenced to a jail term of 12 years and nine months, as well as 12 strokes of the cane, on Aug 5.
Listen Summarise A man raped a deaf and mute 13-year-old girl while his pregnant wife was out running errands in their flat. The man forced himself on the girl despite her refusal, using physical force and leaving a love bite during the assault. He was sentenced to 12 years and nine months’ jail and 12 strokes of the cane, with his actions described as a deplorable abuse of trust. AI generated
SINGAPORE – While his pregnant wife was out running errands, a man raped a deaf and mute 13-year-old girl.
The man, now 24, was sentenced to a jail term of 12 years and nine months, as well as 12 strokes of the cane, on Aug 5.
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