16-year-old boy admits to raping, sexually assaulting schoolgirl in library toilet
BATU PAHAT: A 16-year-old student pleaded guilty at the Magistrate’s Court today to raping and sexually assaulting a female schoolgirl in a library toilet
A 16-year-old student admitted to raping and sexually assaulting a fellow 16-year-old schoolgirl in a library toilet, according to prosecutors. The incident occurred on May 7 at 1:30pm, and the charges were read in Magistrate Mustaqim Sukarno's court. The accused faces up to 20 years imprisonment and whipping if convicted. However, given the offender's age, alternative sentences such as a good behaviour bond, fine, or placement at a Henry Gurney School are also possible.
The girl's mother reported the alleged rape to the police on August 5 after being informed by a teacher. This led to the arrest of the accused. Deputy public prosecutor Nur Shazleen Ibrahim represented the prosecution, while the accused was represented by lawyer Haryanti Othman from the National Legal Aid Foundation. Bail was granted at RM3,000, with a mention and sentencing scheduled for September 30 pending a Welfare Department report.
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