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School caretaker (77) jailed for rape and abuse of daughter
Summary
A 77‑year‑old former school caretaker was sentenced to eight and a half years' imprisonment for raping and sexually abusing his daughter over a seven‑year period from 1991 to 1997. He pleaded guilty to one count of oral rape and three counts of sexual assault, with the victim aged between six and thirteen during the offences. The court described the abuse as the ultimate betrayal of trust and noted the daughter's decision to break her silence as a courageous act. The judge set a headline sentence of 14 years but reduced it to eight and a half years, citing the defendant's guilty plea, remorse, advanced age and medical issues. The defendant had no prior convictions and was married to the victim's mother, who supported him in court. The sentencing took into account the severe impact on the victim's life and her relationship with her mother.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: School caretaker (77) jailed for rape and abuse of daughter. Charges or matters: one count of orally raping his daughter and three counts of sexually assaulting her in the family home on dates between 1991 and 1997. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 1991 and 1997 Incident
- 2023-10-24 Publication
Why: She said this was because of the breach of his position of trust, the young age of the complainant and the period of time over which the offending took place. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of orally raping his daughter and three counts of sexually assaulting her in the family home on dates between 1991 and 1997 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A former school caretaker who raped and sexually abused his daughter in the family home over a seven-year period in "the ultimate betrayal of trust" has been jailed for eight and a half years.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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