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Nine years for man who raped younger cousin on weekly basis
Summary
A 52‑year‑old man was found guilty of attempting to rape his seven‑year‑old cousin in January 1984 and of raping her on a weekly basis between mid‑1985 and mid‑1986. The Central Criminal Court sentenced him to nine years, with the final year suspended if he participates in the Building Better Lives programme for sex offenders. The judge noted the man's youth at the time of the offences and his otherwise "blameless life" when reducing the headline sentence of 13 years to nine. The victim, now 42, gave a victim impact statement describing the lasting physical and psychological harm, including suicidal thoughts, anxiety and depression. She said her health and emotional well‑being improved after the conviction, and she no longer takes medication. The court heard that the man maintains his innocence and that he had no prior convictions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Nine years for man who raped younger cousin on weekly basis. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- January 1984 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-07-27 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A 52-year-old man found guilty of raping his young cousin on a weekly basis in the mid 1980s has received a nine-year sentence.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
Topics
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