His son (19) and brother (29) will also stand trial after the Waigani District Court found sufficient evidence to commit their case for trial the National Court.
Magistrate Cosmas Bidar today made a ruling on their case after the lower court screened evidence produced by police.
They are expected to appear for listing on June 5.
Names in this article have been omitted due to the nature of allegations and the victim being a high school student.
