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Judge Cuts Singh’s Rape Sentence to 6.75 Years

5/19/2026

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Judge Stephen Harrop cut Shamsher Singh’s rape term to six years and nine months, applying a 15 % credit.
Singh was convicted in Nelson District Court after forcing a sleeping victim from his truck cab in Rai Valley.
Crown prosecutor Sophie O’Donoghue said the victim suffered severe bruising and noted that Singh’s lawyer Paul Borich cited his marriage, two children and a Sikh Society support letter, arguing the act was out-of-character.

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Judge Stephen Harrop cut Shamsher Singh’s rape term to six years and nine months, applying a 15 % credit.
Singh was convicted in Nelson District Court after forcing a sleeping victim from his truck cab in Rai Valley.
Crown prosecutor Sophie O’Donoghue said the victim suffered severe bruising and noted that Singh’s lawyer Paul Borich cited his marriage, two children and a Sikh Society support letter, arguing the act was out-of-character.