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Man Sentenced for Stabbing Woman 18 Times

10/21/2025

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James Tuwhangai, 23, was sentenced to five years and four months for attempted murder.
He attacked a woman under the influence of drugs, stabbing her 18 times and causing loss of teeth and head trauma.
The victim described her horror in court, detailing long-term physical and mental scars.
Justice Layne Harvey urged Tuwhangai to pursue rehabilitation in prison for his young daughter, highlighting the extreme violence of the incident.

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Story summary

James Tuwhangai, 23, was sentenced to five years and four months for attempted murder.
He attacked a woman under the influence of drugs, stabbing her 18 times and causing loss of teeth and head trauma.
The victim described her horror in court, detailing long-term physical and mental scars.
Justice Layne Harvey urged Tuwhangai to pursue rehabilitation in prison for his young daughter, highlighting the extreme violence of the incident.