Man denies rape allegation but admits theft in court

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A 20-YEAR-old man charged with a count each of rape and theft took his plea today.

The man pleaded not guilty to the rape charge and pleaded guilty to the theft charge.

It is alleged he raped his 16-year-old cousin sister and stole her phone on May 25, 2018, in Nasinu.

State lawyer Unaisi Tamanikaiyaroi informed the court that the accused’s defence was that it was consensual.

The case has been adjourned to January  28, 2019.

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