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Sixty-One-Year-Old Sentenced for Attempted Incest | Bahamas News
A 61-year-old man received a 15-year sentence for attempting to sexually assault his own 13-year-old niece in a horrific June 2024 incident at a family home on the Family Islands. The judge, Justice Dale Fitzpatrick, condemned the betrayal of trust and violation of the girl’s body, emphasizing the gravity of the crime. The accused also faced a concurrent 3-year sentence for indecent assault. The victim fought back, stopping the assault when she cried, and the man later tried to bribe her with $10 to stay silent. Prosecutors Janessa Murray and Akire Nichols secured the conviction, while…
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