Indian man kissed a toddler - cultural differences

[Gordon]

The perviest race of people on the planet. YUCK

Man accused of kissing toddler on lips cited 'cultural differences', court told


A man accused of grabbing a toddler by the arm and kissing him twice on the lips at a Sydney aquarium repeatedly apologised when the boy's father intervened and later told police there was a "cultural difference", a court has been told.

Nikhil Bhatia, 28, an Indian national who has been in Australia for just a week, allegedly approached the two-year-old boy who was unrelated to him at the Sea Life Aquarium in Darling Harbour at about 5pm on Sunday.

On Monday, Central Local Court was told the toddler was with both of his parents when Mr Bhatia touched him on the head from behind, then moved in front of him and lowered himself down.

A police prosecutor, Sergeant McKinnon, told the court Mr Bhatia grabbed the boy's arm and moved the child closer to him, before kissing the toddler twice on the lips. The boy's father, who intervened, later told police Mr Bhatia used force to bring the child towards him.
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"Once the father intervenes, almost instantly, the accused reacts by saying 'I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry'," Ms McKinnon said. "I'd ask you to accept he knew what he was doing [was] wrong."

Ms McKinnon said Mr Bhatia went on to tell police "it happens, it's a culture difference".

The 28-year-old was arrested at the scene and charged with intentionally sexually touching a child under 10 years, which carries a maximum penalty of 16 years' imprisonment.

Ms McKinnon said Mr Bhatia poses a "significant flight risk" if the court granted bail, because he has no community or family ties in Australia. She said the prosecution case is strong, including CCTV footage from the aquarium and statements from the child's parents.

Defence solicitor Sharon Ramsden said her client intends to plead not guilty to the alleged conduct, which she described as being "spontaneous" and to the lower end of seriousness for that charge.

Ms Ramsden said the prosecution will have to prove there was some sexual arousal or sexual gratification from the alleged kissing, an action which is "ultimately denied".

"Kissing is not necessarily, of itself, sexual," Ms Ramsden said, adding that her client is entitled to the presumption of innocence and such a discussion was a matter for a defended hearing.

Ms Ramsden said her client waited with the boy's family for the police to arrive, which is "perhaps not indicative of someone who committed a sexual offence". She also repeated that Mr Bhatia raised cultural differences with police.

In refusing bail, Magistrate Robert Williams said Mr Bhatia appears to be in Australia on a tourist visa, arriving seven days ago and due to depart on February 22. He said this makes Mr Bhatia a flight risk, particularly since he is likely to receive a custodial sentence if found guilty.

"The facts in these proceedings speak for themselves," Mr Williams said.

Mr Williams said the prosecution case was strong and it appeared admissions were made by Mr Bhatia. However, he said, some statements made by the accused raise mental health concerns.

Mr Bhatia appeared in court via video-link from Surry Hills wearing handcuffs, glasses and a blue T-shirt. He briefly waved when his matter was mentioned and remained silent while bail was refused.



https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/man ... 53t3l.html

[Neferti]

Creepy! Pervert! Deport him.

[Black Orchid]

For God's sake ... SEND HIM BACK!! "Cultural differences" be damned.

I've been leered at and hassled by a LOT of these creeps over the years. Maybe they like blondes but they gross me out.

[Gordon]

Aussie defended the guy at Ozpol, he said it was only assault and not sexual touching.

Then I dropped this on him.

No offense Aussie, but sounds like your were a failure as a lawyer.

Examples of Sexual Touching include:

Kissing a person when it is clear the kiss is unwanted.

https://www.armstronglegal.com.au/crimi ... l-touching

[Black Orchid]

It is a TODDLER!! You cannot defend some pervert physically pulling the kid in and kissing him twice on the lips. It's indefensible. Only a pervert would try to make light of it.

People like that disgust me.

[Neferti]

Aussie defended the guy at Ozpol, he said it was only assault and not sexual touching.

Then I dropped this on him.

No offense Aussie, but sounds like your were a failure as a lawyer.

Examples of Sexual Touching include:

Kissing a person when it is clear the kiss is unwanted.

https://www.armstronglegal.com.au/crimi ... l-touching

I think you will find that the "lawyer" made millions by defending creeps, perverts and child molesters and the worst type of person you could ever imagine. Yet he is such a prude when it comes to something somebody types on a forum. Oh and he defends "indians" regardless.

[Black Orchid]

Millions? Surely you jest?

[Neferti]

Millions? Surely you jest?

He has heaps. She isn't too shoddy either.

[Valkie]

The filthy animal would be apologising through a mouth of broken teeth and in a carry high voice after I ripped out his gonads.

Send the filthy animal back from whence he came.

[Texan]

I hope "intervene" means knock teeth out in Australian.