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A 36-year-old man was sentenced on July 30 for raping, sexually assaulting and robbing his aunt in a 2012 attack in west Trinidad. The man, who was 23 at the time of the crime, pleaded guilty to all charges.

Justice Kathy-Ann Waterman-Latchoo sentenced him to 14 years in prison with hard labour for rape and grievous sexual assault, and six years for robbery with aggravation. The sentences will run at the same time and his time already spent in custody of one year, eight months and nine days will be deducted.

According to the evidence, on June 29, 2012, the 54-year-old victim received a call from her nephew saying he was outside her home. After arriving and chatting with him briefly, she gave him food. Once inside the home, he made comments that made her feel uncomfortable. He then attacked her in the living room.