What was the initial sentence for the rape conviction?

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Initial Sentence for Rape Conviction Confirmed Following Appeal Dismissal

A 41-year-old man convicted of statutory rape will serve a 12-year jail sentence and receive whipping, as his appeal was dismissed by the Sabah High Court. The court upheld the original findings of the Sessions Court, which had imposed the sentence in February of the previous year. The case gained international attention when the convicted individual married his victim, a primary school student, in May of the same year he was convicted.
Upholding the Sessions Court's Judgment

High Court judge Stephen Chung rejected the appeal, stating there was no reason to overturn the Sessions Court's findings. The original conviction and sentence were based on the man's guilt for statutory rape. This decision means the convicted individual, identified as Riduan, will now begin serving his jail term.
Grounds for Appeal Challenged

The appeal was based on two primary arguments: that the Sessions Court judge failed to properly assess the maturity of two child witnesses, and that the forensic evidence, including sperm samples found on a handkerchief from Riduan's car, did not comply with the DNA Identification Act 2009 and its accompanying regulations from 2012. Judge Chung's judgment dismissed these arguments, finding no grounds to disturb the initial verdict.
Consequences of Appeal Dismissal

Following the dismissal of his appeal, Riduan, who had been released on bail pending the appeal, was ordered to report to jail to commence his sentence. The High Court also rejected an application for a stay of execution while an appeal to the Court of Appeal was being considered, effectively ending his immediate bid to avoid imprisonment.

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