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Offender Databases Ernest Tuiletufuga

Ernest Pitoitua Tuiletufuga

Alias

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Offences

Indecent assault of two Nelson women in January and April 2007

Victims

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Offender Affiliations

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Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1962

Current Location

Prison

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to 18 months in August 2007
Granted leave to apply for hime detention

Background
The Nelson Mail. August 15th, 2007
A Nelson man has been sent to jail for a "brazen'' indecent assault with "sexual overtones''.

Ernest Pitoitua Tuiletufuga , 45, appeared in the Nelson District Court yesterday having previously admitted charges of indecent assault, breaching community work and disorderly behaviour. Defence lawyer Tony Bamford said Tuiletufuga had problems with substance abuse, and lately alcohol. He did not have a clear recollection of events, but accepted they caused some distress.

Judge Tony Zohrab said Tuiletufuga was at the Tahuna Beach Holiday Park on April 25 and was intoxicated. He approached a 14-year-old boy and asked him what he was doing. The boy became frightened and called out to his mother, who was nearby. She came to her son's aid and Tuiletufuga thrust his hand towards her groin.

On January 11 Tuiletufuga had attended an induction course for a fishing company. An 18-year-old female was also on the course, and afterwards he followed her down Haven Rd, later trying to kiss her on the lips. Judge Zohrab said Tuiletufuga also poked the woman's breasts with his finger, which "terrified'' her. The judge said he was concerned about the "sexual overtones'' of the "brazen'' offending. He sentenced Tuiletufuga to 18 months in prison, and granted him leave to apply for home detention. Tuiletufuga must also complete a psychiatric assessment, and drug counselling and treatment to the satisfaction of his probation officer.

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