Man Guilty of Rape, Assault in Canberra

0:00You're listening to Adelaide News today, powered by the Daily News Now. A 46-year-old Canberra man has been found guilty on 20 charges, including rape, assault, enforceable confinement of a woman at his linnum, home in June 2024. Sissatu Uchumata, Fulavai, faced a sentencing later this year after an ACT Supreme Court jury reached its verdict. The jury took less than a day to convict him following the trial that detailed a brutal two-day ordeal where the woman was held captive and suffered. More than 50 injuries. She had met Fulavai a few days earlier at his house during a gathering with drinks and drugs, which started consensually, but turned violent when he. Grew jealous of her interactions with a friend. Fulavai claimed self-defense, saying the woman attacked him during a supposed break-in by intruders, and that he only struck her to protect himself. He denied all sexual assault and choking allegations. Executors called his story far-fetched, pointing out the lack of logic in her naked escape

1:00into the cold night if she were the aggressor. The quick guilty verdict showed the jury sided with her account. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, LinkedIn the description. A pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No Ear Buds Required S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com