'I didn't know if I was going to be alive in the next 20 minutes'

Alleged victim tells Napier trial man physically abused her and demanded sexual acts.

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Ric StevensOpen Justice reporter·NZ Herald·7 Jul, 2026 08:00 AM4 mins to read‌A man allegedly started abusing a teenage girl when his wife was away. Photo / 123rf

A man allegedly started abusing a teenage girl when his wife was away. Photo / 123rf

WARNING: This story includes allegations of sexual abuse and may be distressing to some readers. A young woman said she feared for her life at times while living with an older man who allegedly subjected her to repeated physical abuse and demanded sexual acts.

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'I didn't know if I was going to be alive in the next 20 minutes'

'I didn't know if I was going to be alive in the next 20 minutes'

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