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A man in his early 50s has been sentenced to nine years for sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl over several months in 2021 — a crime that included forced sexual acts and an attempted rape on her birthday. Though he claimed the girl was mentally ill and making it up, the court found him guilty of attempted rape, sexual assault, and exploitation. A friend of the victim’s late father, his betrayal shattered trust. Despite a troubled past — unemployed, homeless, with alcohol issues — the judge weighed the severity of the crime against mitigating factors, ultimately sentencing him to nine years, backdated to account for time already served. This case underscores the devastating impact of child abuse and the critical need for support — help is available through the national 24-hour Rape Crisis Helpline.

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