An HIV positive man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for failing to disclose his status to intimate partners.
In November 2009, the New Westminster Police Department’s major crime unit received an anonymous tip that alleged Bongani Nyoni was having sexual contact with several women without divulging his HIV positive status to them. After investigating the allegations, three counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault were approved against him in July 2011.
In 2010, New Westminster police sought the public's assistance in locating Nyoni, who was 38 at the time. Crown counsel issued a Canada-wide warrant for Nyoni's arrest, in connection with offences dating back to May 2006.
According to the New Westminster Police Department, a Supreme Court trial was held in New Westminster in February 2014 and a jury found Nyoni guilty of all charges. Sentencing took place on June 13, and Nyoni was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
