Man jailed, faces deportation over indecent acts and filming of sleeping girl

A Wellington court has delivered a significant sentence of four years and two months imprisonment to Mehul Kathri Chethri, who admitted to horrific charges of assaulting and filming a young girl. This ruling brings a measure of justice for the victim and sends a clear message about the severe consequences of such heinous crimes.

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Mehul Kathri Chethri is serving a sentence of four years and two months after admitting charges of assaulting and filming the girl.

The details of the offending are deeply disturbing. Chethri crept into the sleeping girl's bedroom and, using the light from his cellphone, carried out the assault while filming the act. This violation of trust and safety, particularly against a vulnerable child, is an act that shocks the conscience of our community.

During the legal proceedings, Chethri attempted to mitigate his culpability by blaming alcohol for his actions. However, the court has seen through this excuse, holding him fully accountable for his deliberate and predatory behavior. The justice system in New Zealand demands accountability, and in this case, it has been rightly enforced.

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A man who crept into a young girl’s bedroom and filmed himself sexually assaulting her as she slept has tried to blame alcohol for his actions.

This case underscores the critical importance of protecting our children and ensuring that perpetrators of such offenses face the full force of the law. The sentencing also highlights the ongoing efforts within our legal system to address and prosecute crimes against children, providing a path towards justice for victims and their families.

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Using the light from his cellphone, Mehul Kathri Chethri assaulted his victim, filming.