Man acquitted of rape, but jailed for domestic violence

Man acquitted of rape, but jailed for domestic violence

THE High Court has acquitted a man of two counts of rape involving his wife, but sentenced him to 21 months in jail for one count of domestic violence. The defendant stood trial more than a week ago during the High Court Circuit in Gizo, Western Province. The High Court circuit continued last week. During the trial, the prosecution called two witnesses, including the complainant – the wife. At the end of the prosecution’s case, the defence made …