The 50-year prison sentence given to Francis Cudjoe, a 20-year-old carpenter convicted of defiling a seven-year-old girl in Tarkwa, has ignited public controversy. While many support the harsh sentence for the severe crime, others question the trial's fairness after Cudjoe's mother alleged he was coerced into a guilty plea. The case has sparked a national debate, underscoring the dual necessities of protecting children from abuse and ensuring fair trials for the accused.