A father in Tahiti was sentenced to 15 years for incestuous abuse of his three daughters, despite denying some allegations and contesting the credibility of the youngest victim's claims.
Father sentenced to 15 years for incest
A father in Tahiti was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing his three daughters. The trial, which lasted two days, focused on the credibility of the accusations, particularly regarding the youngest victim.Expert analysis of the accused's personality
A psychiatrist who evaluated the accused found no major mental disorder or structured personality issues. He described the man as introverted, self-centered, and sometimes impulsive, but not institutionalized. The expert noted the accused felt shame but not guilt, and believed he could learn from his punishment.Psychological impact on the youngest victim
A psychotherapist who evaluated the three daughters described the youngest, now seven, as deeply affected by the alleged abuse. When she was four, she drew her family with her father in red, a color often associated with danger, and herself in gray, alone and without a smile. She reportedly described her father touching her genital area despite her protests.Defense challenges the evidence
The defense criticized the psychological evaluations, arguing that the expert relied on a drawing not presented in court. The accused denied the allegations against the youngest child, swearing he never committed the acts. He also denied touching her and suggested the possibility of manipulation. The court asked him to acknowledge that his two older daughters were not consenting, contradicting his previous claims.Civil party lawyer highlights abuse duration
Me Isabelle Nougaro, representing the civil parties, emphasized the long duration of the alleged abuse, nearly eight years for one daughter and four for the other. She criticized the family environment that allegedly encouraged silence and secrecy, as well as the father's alleged physical and emotional manipulation. She stressed that the youngest victim's testimony was clear and that the abuse had lasting effects on the children.Defense argues for leniency and reintegration
Me Bruno Loyant, the defense lawyer, highlighted the accused's psychological treatment while in custody and his potential for reintegration. He contested the allegations against the youngest child, noting that no penetration was found, only an erythema with possible other causes. He criticized the disparity in sentencing between incest cases and road homicide cases. The accused was ultimately sentenced to 15 years in prison.
