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Brutal Auckland Torture Case: Defendants Face 14 Years

5/8/2025

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In a shocking case from May 2023, Israel Lama and his co-defendants, Jade Jerome and Nathan Tuaiti, brutally tortured a man in Auckland for allegedly slapping a woman's bottom. The victim suffered horrific abuse, including drilling, burns, and beatings, with video evidence later surfacing. The defendants now face a potential 14-year prison sentence for their heinous acts.

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In a shocking case from May 2023, Israel Lama and his co-defendants, Jade Jerome and Nathan Tuaiti, brutally tortured a man in Auckland for allegedly slapping a woman's bottom. The victim suffered horrific abuse, including drilling, burns, and beatings, with video evidence later surfacing. The defendants now face a potential 14-year prison sentence for their heinous acts.