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The Star Thursday September 9 2021 12 NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Tinder rapist to stay behind bars • By Anna Leask A BRAZILIAN national who raped his Tinder date while living in Christchurch has had his latest bid for parole rejected – and must stay behind bars until October next year. He may be reconsidered for an early release from prison if he can find a suitable parole address or his deportation can go ahead. But any address would have to be in an area where his victim does not live, work or have family. Fernando Do Nascimento Barbosa was jailed in December for three years and four months for raping his Tinder date in Christchurch in 2018. He claimed he did not realise her repeated cries of “no” and her trying to fight him off during the assault were a signal for him to stop. When Barbosa was sentenced, a deportation order was made, meaning he has to leave New Zealand as soon as possible when released from prison – either on parole or after serving his entire sentence – late next year. The Parole Board, after turning him down multiple times, agreed to release him from prison in July on the basis that he would leave New Zealand voluntarily on a flight to Brazil the same day. However, there was a “miscommunication” and the airline his family had paid for flights with would not allow him to travel without an escort. Because of the Covid-19 travel restrictions, police are not able to escort criminals subject to deportation orders. When the board was told Barbosa could not fly, his parole was revoked. He was told that if he could find a suitable parole address they would reconsider his release. That address had to be outside any area where the victim, who is terrified of running into him, frequented. Those areas include the wider Canterbury, Waikato and Wellington-Wairarapa areas. He also had to show the board he would have financial support as, given his deportation order, it was unlikely he would find work or get any government financial assistance. At a hearing held by phone because of the level 4 lockdown the board told Barbosa his latest bid for parole was rejected. Parole Board panel convenor Martha Coleman confirmed Barbosa had been trying to find an address without success. She acknowledged there had been multiple parole hearings in the past few months as Barbosa JAILED: Fernando Do Nascimento Barbosa, who was jailed for raping his Tinder date, could be released from prison early if his deportation can go ahead. and his family tried to secure his departure from the country. “Given the uncertainty of when either a suitable New Zealand release may become available or when alternative flights home may be secured, there seems little point giving him a further short stand down at this stage,” Coleman said. “Instead it was agreed at the hearing today that his next appearance before the board would be set to occur in October 2022. “This is on the understanding that he can apply for an earlier hearing under S 26 of the Parole Act 2002 if he is in a position to either propose an address in New Zealand with support that meets victim concerns, or he is able to leave New Zealand voluntarily and without an escort. “It may be that the Brazilian Embassy can assist in identifying other travel options.” Barbosa’s full sentence ends in December next year. He has previously blamed the victim for his situation but was reminded at his last hearing who was to blame. “The only person who is responsible for his predicament is himself,” the board told him. “He needs to be aware that his attitude may in turn cause a future board to rethink his readiness for parole.” The victim has told the board repeatedly she fears what will happen if Barbosa is released. She was extremely worried about seeing him and was concerned that, given he continues to justify the attack on her, others may be at risk. At his sentencing the court heard Barbosa lacked remorse and even after he pleaded guilty, he tried to minimise the rape, saying “he did not understand New Zealand culture and misread the signals.” Further, he said, in Brazil “her behaviour would mean something different”. -NZ Herald Christchurch City Council COVID-19 update Reopening at Alert Level 2 Many of our facilities are now open and we look forward to welcoming you back. The health and safety of residents and staff is our top priority, so we’ve got measures in place to help keep everyone safe and well. You can do your bit by staying at home if you, or anyone in your house, is unwell, and by scanning in and physical distancing when visiting our facilities. New Alert Level 2 guidelines for our venues • At Alert Level 2 you must follow the Government guidelines by wearing a mask at all of our indoor venues. • Contact tracing will be in place and everyone must sign in, either with the Covid Tracer app or manually using the slips provided. • We will be limiting numbers into our facilities to keep everyone safe. You should keep two metres apart from people you do not know. Libraries and Service Centres • Our libraries and service centres will reopen to the public today, Thursday 9 September. • Check our opening hours and find out what you need to know before you visit our libraries at: christchurchcitylibraries.com or call us on (03) 941 7923. Recreation and Sport Centres • Jellie Park, Pioneer, Taiora QEII and Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centres will all re-open today, Thursday 9 September. To protect your health and safety we’re putting in place contact tracing and a booking system. Before you visit, please see ccc.govt.nz for more details. Christchurch Art Gallery • Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū also opens today, Thursday 9 September. Please visit our website for the latest information and opening hours. christchurchartgallery.org.nz Rates • If your rates were due on 31 August, and you normally pay your rates in person, you will have until close of business on Wednesday 15 September to pay at a service centre without incurring a penalty charge. For the latest information about rates and how we can help, visit ccc.govt.nz/rates or talk to us on 0800 800 169. Transfer stations and Ecoshop open • Our EcoDrop transfer stations at Parkhouse Road, Bromley and Styx Mill are fully open. Bookings are not required under Alert Level 2. The Ecoshop is also open. If you live on Banks Peninsula, the Barrys Bay Transfer Station is operating under winter hours until Sunday 26 September. Contact us • For all our services and more information call us on 03 941 8999 or 0800 800 169, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit ccc.govt.nz
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