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Four counts of sexual violation by rape, one count of sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection, one count of injuring with intent to injure, one count of assault with intent to injure and two counts of injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, all on his ex partner in August 2000
Numerous previous convictions
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Sentenced to nine years in 2001
Unsuccessfully appealed sentence in May 2002
Background
Utatao and his former partner had been in a relationship since 1989. Their relationship was often violent. Utatao accused his former partner of sleeping with his uncle. The victim was then taken to her bedroom. She was stripped, beaten, repeatedly raped and terrorised by Utatao. The victim eventually escaped.