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83-year-old man who said 17-year-old relative consented to sex act is acquitted of rape
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court trial, an 83‑year‑old US citizen was acquitted of two counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault against a 17‑year‑old American relative. The accused testified that the sexual acts were consensual, claiming the girl performed oral sex on him after she confided in him about her weight problem. He said she never objected and could have stopped the interactions. The girl testified that she was held down, forced to perform oral sex, and that attempts at penetrative sex were painful and stopped because he was physically unable. A jury of twelve deliberated for just under five hours and returned unanimous not‑guilty verdicts on all charges. The case ended with the accused's acquittal.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 83-year-old man who said 17-year-old relative consented to sex act is acquitted of rape. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 1, 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 31 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-02-10 Publication
Why: The man then tried to have full penetrative sex with her but had to stop because he wasn't physically able. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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