The trial of a man who allegedly raped his stepdaughter started today before High Court Judge Justice Achala Wengappuli.
He is charged with one count of rape and two counts of indecent assault.
It is alleged that the man raped his stepdaughter between 1st January 2006 to 31st December 2006.
It is alleged that the man indecently assaulted the complainant between 1st January 2004 to 31st December 2004 and between 1st January 2012 to 31st May 2012.
The complainant gave her evidence in the trial today.
The state lawyer made the application in court that the complainant’s evidence be recorded in closed court.
Justice Wengappuli agreed to this.
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