Idongesit Joseph Zion, a Nigerian, has been given a one-year prison sentence for attempting to rape an Australian tourist while they were both on vacation in Bali, Indonesia.
Idongesit was found guilty on July 6 at the Denpasar District Court of the crime of attempted rape against the woman identified as KTR, as reported by Daily Mail Australia on Wednesday, July 12.
Presiding Judge Ida Bagus Bamadewa Patiputra said in her verdict: The litigant, Idongesit Joseph Zion, is pronounced lawfully and convincingly at legitimate fault for the wrongdoing of endeavored r*pe. The defendant receives a one-year prison sentence.
Zion was found to have met the requirements of Article 285 of the Indonesian Penal Code (KUHP) and Article 53 paragraph 1, which deals with attempted rape, by the court. The court also said that Zion’s actions were against moral principles, making the case even worse.
“The disturbing variables incorporate clear mischief to the person in question and the infringement of conventionality values. The casualty endured misfortunes and felt disregarded as a lady,” said Examiner Ni Made Desi Pratiwi.
The court, on the other hand, looked at things like the fact that the victim and the defendant had forgiven each other during the first trial.
Consequently, both the prosecution and Zion’s defense stated that they would reconsider the judge’s sentence.
On December 2 of last year, KTR and Zion came face to face at Finn Club on Berawa Beach Street in Canggu, where the incident took place.
Zion was accompanied by a friend, while KTR was accompanied by her sister.
KTR decided to leave the club after losing interest after interacting with Zion. Zion offered her a ride back to her hotel in an effort to sympathize with her intentions.
Zion persisted despite KTR’s refusal, going so far as to place an online order for her to take a motorcycle taxi.
KTR unknowingly boarded the motorcycle that took her to Zion’s residence on Teuku Umar Street after falling for his lies. Zion attempted to sexually assault her there.
Luckily, KTR figured out how to raise a caution not long before the attack happened. She was able to escape the horrible experience with the assistance of her sister and a friend of hers.