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Remorseless, persistent child rapist (71) is jailed for 13 years
Summary
The 71‑year‑old man, whose name is withheld to protect victims, was sentenced to 13 years' imprisonment for a series of child sexual offences spanning 28 years. He first abused his daughter between 1979 and 1985, then a babysitter between 1996 and 1998, and finally his stepdaughter between 2003 and 2007. The court heard he had attended counselling after his daughter disclosed the abuse, but he continued to offend. He pleaded guilty to 37 counts of indecent assault and was convicted of oral, anal and vaginal rape of his stepdaughter. The judge noted the persistent nature of the abuse and the breach of trust involved. Consecutive sentences totalling 15 years were imposed, with the final two years suspended under strict conditions, including post‑release supervision. The court wished the victims well for the future.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Remorseless, persistent child rapist (71) is jailed for 13 years. Charges or matters: 37 counts of indecent assault against his daughter on dates between 1979 and 1985. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- June 2020 Other
- 1979 and 2007 Incident
- 1979 and 1985 Incident
- 1996 and 1998 Incident
- 2003 and 2007 Incident
- 2022-12-20 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: 37 counts of indecent assault against his daughter on dates between 1979 and 1985 (Proven)
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A remorseless, persistent child rapist who abused multiple children over a period of 28 years has been jailed for 13 years. Ms Justice Ring imposed consecutive sentences totalling 15 years and suspended the final two years on strict conditions, including two years of post-release supervision.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
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