Former Police Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Rape Of Pregnant Woman

Jerome Coetzee, a 38-year-old former Western Cape police officer, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping a pregnant 18-year-old woman during a bogus drug arrest in 2018.

Coetzee and two fellow officers claimed to be searching for drugs at the woman’s home, but instead, he took her to a secluded area and committed the heinous crime.

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Abuse Of Authority

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) investigated the case after it was reported at the Strand police station.

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Coetzee was identified, charged, and eventually dismissed from the police force in March 2023 after disciplinary action.

Justice Served After Lengthy Trial

The Wynberg Magistrate’s Court handed down the sentence after a lengthy trial.

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According to the court authorities, the case was duly followed to demonstrate the importance of holding those in power accountable for their actions.

Coetzee’s conviction and sentencing bring some closure to the victim.

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