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Child predator who repeatedly raped sister gets further jail time
Summary
The 52‑year‑old man, already serving sentences for raping five children, was sentenced to an additional eight years' imprisonment for raping and sexually abusing his younger sister. The new sentence runs consecutively to his existing terms, which are set to end in 2034. Justice Michael White described the offences as brutal and terrifying rapes, noting that most occurred when the defendant was over 18. He pleaded guilty to five counts of rape and five counts of indecent assault, including anal rape, at various locations near the family home between 1983 and 1990. The court heard the victim's impact statement, detailing repeated abuse from the age of ten and the lasting trauma.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Child predator who repeatedly raped sister gets further jail time. Charges or matters: five counts of rape and five counts of indecent assault against his sister at various locations near their family home on dates between April 18, 1983 and April 17, 1990. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 18, 1983 Incident
- April 17, 1990 Incident
- 2021-01-26 Publication
Why: He was nervous because their mother was in the vicinity and stopped assaulting his sister when she told him to stop. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: five counts of rape and five counts of indecent assault against his sister at various locations near their family home on dates between April 18, 1983 and April 17, 1990 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A "sexual predator" and child abuser who repeatedly raped and sexually abused his younger sister has been further jailed for eight years. Passing sentencing today, Mr Justice Michael White ordered that the sentence he imposed of eight years imprisonment will run consecutively to the sentences the man is already serving.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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