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A 51-year-old man\u2019s sentencing for repeatedly raping his minor daughter was adjourned after his lawyer cited childhood trauma.<\/p>

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The man pleaded guilty to four counts of incest from 2014 to 2015, resulting in the victim’s pregnancy at 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His defence requested time for a psychological evaluation, arguing the defendant\u2019s behavior stemmed from his own abuse.<\/p>

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The victim, now 26, reported abuse starting at age 11, initially to a school counselor, but was manipulated into recanting. <\/p>

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Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Shannon Jones-Gittens highlighted the crimes’ severity, noting a maximum 15-year sentence per count. Sentencing was adjourned until July 29 for further evaluation. <\/p>\n

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A 51-year-old man\u2019s sentencing for repeatedly raping his minor daughter was adjourned after his lawyer cited childhood trauma. The man pleaded guilty to four counts of incest from 2014 to 2015, resulting in the victim’s pregnancy at 15. His defence requested time for a psychological evaluation, arguing the defendant\u2019s behavior stemmed from his own abuse. 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