Senior Justice Vui Clarence Nelson was commenting as he sentenced a 20-year-old man to 12 years' in jail for raping an 11-year-old girl, who is part of his extended family.
The accused was sentenced last month after he was found guilty of rape and four sexual connection charges.
Justice Nelson said instead of protecting his female family member, the defendant sought to prey on the young girl.
Justice Nelson handed down 12 years for the charge of rape and a five-year sentence for sexual connection, to be served concurrently.
