Fifth Case:
Mr Bluett is a 25 year-old man who has completed his Law Degree at the University of NSW and has now completed his registration training at Port Moresby. He reports that he was married for a twelve-month period and he and his wife are now separated since May 2007.
ACCOUNT OF THE ALLEGED OFFENCES
Mr Bluett is able to give a coherent account of him during the time period surrounding the offences. He acknowledges his responsibility for his behavior and agrees that the alleged behavior was inappropriate. He reports that he and his family are of the Bahai religion. The cornerstone of tins religion is that followers do not engage in pre-marriage sexual activities. He reports that he has been studying law at the University of NSW for the past six years. He reports that whilst studying he was lonely at that time period and did develop intimate friendships with different women with whom he was sexually active. In November 2005, he went to India for the sole purpose of finding a wife. He met his wife Sharmila Sharma at a Bahai conference in Sikkim in India. He reports that he and his wife then returned to Sydney. He completed his final year of law at end of year 2006.
He reports his wife found out about his pre-marital sexual activities and chastised him about not informing her of this behavior prior to her agreeing to marry him. He reports that this caused him emotional pain as well leading to conflict between the couple. He denies that he was using drugs or any illicit substances during the time period surrounding the offences or that he was taking psychiatric medication or suffering from any major psychiatric symptoms such as psychotic symptoms during mat time period.
FULL FACTS FROM POLICE RECORDS
The accused person, Sean David BLUETT, has been involved in an intimate relationship with Sharmila SHARMA since the 7th of May 2006 when they were married in an arranged marriage in Sikkim, India where SHARMA previously resided.
On the 15th of May 2006 BLUETT and SHARMA travelled to Australia where they moved in together into BLUETT'S home at unit I0/S1S Anzac Parade Maroubra.
In October 2006 SHARMA was granted a two year spousal visa. BLUETT is an Australian citizen, having lived in Australia for the past six years while he studies law at the University of NSW.
According to SHARMA, BLUETT often travels to Papua New Guinea to visit his mother and study.
About 7.00am on Sunday the 6th of May 2007 SHARMA was lying on the couples bed with BLUETT having a conversation regarding their relationship and the women BLUETT had spent time with in Papua New Guinea.
BLUETT ALLEGEDLY TOLD SHARMA to "shut up"
About 7.00am on Tuesday the 8th of May 2007 SHARMA came out of the couple's ensuite bathroom and into their bedroom where she was yelled at by BLUETT for talking to a friend, Mrs. Bahia ZEIN about her relationship with BLUETT.
BLUETT abused SHARMA and questioned her going to Mrs. ZEIN about him. BLUETT allegedly stood up in front of SHARMA and put one of his hands on the top of her head forcing her backwards into a cupboard.
She got away from BLUETT and went into the bathroom to wash her face. As SHARMA dried her face BLUETT approached her, pulled her into the bedroom and threw her on the ground.
SHARMA began yelling for help, however the windows were closed and the bedroom door was locked. BLUETT put his hands over SHARMA'S face so she could not yell.
BLUETT came into the lounge-room and began abusing SHARMA for around an hour.
She got away from BLUETT and went into the bathroom to wash her face. As SHARMA dried her face BLUETT approached her, pulled her into the bedroom and threw her on the ground.
SHARMA began yelling for help, however the windows were closed and the bedroom door was locked. BLUETT put his hands over SHARMA'S face so she could not yell.
BLUETT came into the lounge-room and began abusing SHARMA for around an hour.
On the afternoon of Wednesday the 9th of May 2007 SHARMA was at Maroubra Junction doing shopping when she decided she wanted to report BLUETT to the Police. She contacted Mrs. ZEIN who attended Maroubra Police Station with her and she made a statement.
At the time of reporting this incident to Police SHARMA was visibly upset and crying while making a statement.
Police took photographs of numerous injuries of Sharma including a large bruise on her upper left thigh wild numerous bruises on both her arms.
SHARMA has informed Police that she is extremely frightened of BLUETT, wishes to end their relationship, does not want him to approach her or contact her and is afraid that he will assault her and possibly kill her.
About 9.30pm on Wednesday the 9th of May 2007 Police attended unit 10/808 Anzac Parade Maroubra to speak with BLUETT.
Police knocked on the front door several times with no response, however could hear a males voice inside. Police heard a window or door at the rear of the unit being opened and then closed. Police announced themselves and requested the resident to open the front door.
BLUETTS mother Kaitv opened the front door and informed them BLUETT was not home.
Police got in their vehicle and searched for BLUETT, locating him in Boyce Road, an adjacent Street. At that time BLUETT was wearing a red jumper and grey track pants.
BLUETT was arrested and cautioned before being handcuffed with his hands behind his back.
BLUETT was taken to Maroubra Police Station where he was entered into custody and informed of his part 9 of LEPRA.
At Maroubra Police Station BLUETT was given the opportunity to be interviewed, however he declined to participate in any type of interview.
BLUETT was then charged with the matter now before the court.
Facts Created by: CON JOSHUA HASHAM
Facts Created by: CON JOSHUA HASHAM
Date: 09/05/2007
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