Bhosip shows remorse

BHOSIP Kaiwi, who was convicted of the murder of his wife Jenelyn Kennedy by the National Court, has asked the court to consider him paying compensation to the Kennedy’s family.
He said this yesterday in the National Court in Waigani when presenting his allocatus.
“I apologies to the court, God and the Kennedy family for my actions and I seek remorse,” he said.
“To my family; mum and dad, grandparents and relatives especially to my two beloved children, a very wholehearted apology to you all and I ask for forgiveness and that one day we can reconcile with the Kennedy family for the sake of my two children.
“I am truly sorry for my actions and would like to ask the court to allow me to pay compensation to the Kennedy family.”
He said he had no intention to kill Kennedy but because of marital issues differences, he assaulted her continuously, causing her death.
“For the three years in custody, I have regretted and have learnt from my mistake,” he said.
“I beg this honourable court for mercy for a reasonable sentencing.”
Office of the Public Solicitor Malcolm Sumbak is representing Kaiwi in this matter.
State lawyer Mercy Tamate told the court that State could not present the victim impact statement and presentence report because it was not completed by the probation officer.
National Court Acting Judge Laura Wawun-Kuvi ordered the State to present the reports on July 5.
Out of court, Jenelyn’s aunt Elizabeth Bradsaw told The National: “The Kennedy Family will never ever discuss or talk about compensation with anyone or Kaiwi’s family.
“We will not enter into such practice of accepting any compensations. “We stand on our words since day one that; no bail, no compensation and full justice for the convicted prisoner.
“Our family speak one voice, we stand on this decisions and we will never be trifled by anyone to ensure that full justice must be served.”
She said compensation practices had diluted the process of justice in the country and it might be paid for other issues like tribal fights but not good for Gender Base Violence (GBV).
“Jenelyn’s case is also for the thousands of voiceless girls and women of this nation who battle silently in their homes,” she said.