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A 16-year-old boy who raped a 14-year-old girl in her bedroom in Far North Queensland was sentenced to five and a half years under the state's "adult crime, adult time" laws. The attack occurred in September of last year; the victim had not consumed alcohol or drugs while the offender was drinking and smoking cannabis. Judge Tracy Fantin noted that the offense severely impacted the girl’s life, affecting her sleep, emotional well-being, confidence, behavior, and body image.
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Story summary
A 16-year-old boy who raped a 14-year-old girl in her bedroom in Far North Queensland has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison under Queensland’s "adult crime, adult time" laws. The incident occurred in September of the previous year when the perpetrator was drinking and smoking cannabis before attacking the victim, who had not consumed any substances. Found guilty on three counts of rape and two counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16 during a four-day trial last month, the boy is now 18 years old at sentencing. Judge Tracy Fantin noted that while she considered the offender's age and supportive upbringing, she also highlighted the "profound impact" on the victim, stating every aspect of her life has been affected. The convicted individual will serve his time in an adult prison and be eligible for parole in December 2028.
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In short:
A teenager who raped a 14-year-old girl last year has been sentenced to more than five years behind bars.
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The offender, 16 at the time of the crime, was sentenced under Queensland's "adult crime, adult time" laws.
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The boy must serve his sentence in an adult prison and will be eligible for parole in December 2028.
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A teenager who raped a 14-year-old girl in her bedroom in Far North Queensland has been jailed for five and a half years under Queensland's "adult crime, adult time" laws.
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The offender was 16 when he attacked the girl in September last year, the Children's Court of Queensland heard today in Cairns.
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Following a four-day trial last month, the now-18-year-old was found guilty of three counts of rape and two counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16.
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He had pleaded guilty to a further count of indecent treatment related to the start of the offending event.
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At today's sentencing hearing, Judge Tracy Fantin said the teenager had been drinking and smoking cannabis with another boy at the house before he attacked the girl.
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The victim had not consumed alcohol or drugs.
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Judge Fantin said the offender entered the girl's room during the night as she was trying to sleep.
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"She was in her own bed and room where she should have been able to feel safe," she said.
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You would have been under no illusion that she was not consenting."
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Judge Fantin said the girl repeatedly asked him to stop, struggled and cried, but he continued to rape and assault her.
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After he left she ran to the bathroom and messaged a friend about what had happened.
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The offender later sent a text to the girl to apologise.
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She replied that she had asked him to stop and that he had sexually assaulted her.
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Crown prosecutor Michael Lehane said the offending "had a devastating impact" on the girl and her immediate family.
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Defence lawyer Kelly Goodwin said his client, who cannot be identified, had "very supportive and caring parents".
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"Unlike many young people who come before this court, [the defendant] has had a supportive home life," he said.
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The man's parents sat in court and appeared upset as he was sentenced.
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Mr Goodwin said that support would continue when his client was released.
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He said his client had been expelled from school and fired from his job in the wake of the incident.
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Judge Fantin noted the offender's age and supportive upbringing but said she had also considered the "profound impact on the victim".
"Every aspect of her life has been affected," she said.
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The offender faced a maximum of 20 years' jail for the rape charges.
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He will serve his sentence in an adult prison and will be eligible for parole in December 2028.
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