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'A living hell': addict father who repeatedly raped daughter gets 12 years
Summary
A 38‑year‑old man was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment for repeatedly raping his daughters after re‑entering their lives following a long absence. He pleaded guilty to 14 counts of raping his younger daughter between May 2017 and May 2019 and to one count of sexually assaulting his older daughter in April or May 2019. The court heard the father and mother were regularly drunk, neglecting the children, and that the abuse began when the younger girl was 12. The father threatened suicide if the abuse was disclosed and had previously been physically and sexually abused as a child. He was found to be an alcoholic and drug addict for many years. The judge imposed 12 years' imprisonment, suspended the final two years on strict conditions, and ordered seven years of post‑release supervision.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'A living hell': addict father who repeatedly raped daughter gets 12 years. Charges or matters: 14 sample counts of raping his younger daughter on dates between May 2017 and May 2019; one count of sexually assaulting his elder daughter on a date in April or May 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-02-11 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: 14 sample counts of raping his younger daughter on dates between May 2017 and May 2019; one count of sexually assaulting his elder daughter on a date in April or May 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A man who began sexually abusing his daughters after renewing a relationship with their mother has been jailed for 12 years. Mr Justice Owens imposed 14 years imprisonment and suspended the final two years on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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