Samoa man betrays friend by getting daughter pregnant
Apia, SAMOA — A 53-year-old-man who impregnated his friend’s 14-year-old daughter has been sentenced to jail.
Lupematasila Ta’i, a fisherman of Siufaga Falelatai, appeared before Supreme Court Justice Mata Keli Tuatagaloa to be sentenced on eight counts of sexual connection with a girl who was only 14 years old at the time of the offending.
Justice Tuatagaloa pointed out that according to the summary of facts prepared by the prosecution, the defendant had sexual intercourse with the victim on six occasions.
“The Court notes that these two weekdays were on the 1st and 2nd of June which are public holidays for independence celebrations.
“In the pre-sentence report (P.S.R.), you told the probation officer that you go fishing with the victim’s father almost every Sunday and on these occasions you would meet the victim and have sexual intercourse.
“You also in the same report said that on one occasion the victim told you to come on a Wednesday which you did.
“What you told probation in the P.S.R. confirms what the victim says which is what is in the summary of facts provided by the Prosecution. The summary of facts was read out and you have confirmed it.”
Justice Tuatagaloa noted the defendant is 53 years old, divorced with four children.
“The impression I get from reading the pre-sentence report is that you and the victim’s father are friends, that you go fishing together and you also drink together.
“You may be a good provider for your family as your sister says in the P.S.R. but I disagree with her that you are a good brother who cares for his family.
“You were living with your sisters when the offending took place. If you were truly a good brother who cares for his family, you would not have done what you did.
“The implications or impact of your actions on your family, especially your sisters, is what you should have thought of. You are a matai who should have placed your family first,” said Justice Tuatagaloa.
Justice Tuatagaloa sentenced Lupematasila to three years and two months for each sexual offending to be served concurrently.