Man jailed for decades of sexual abuse against daughter and cousin
A man was sentenced to 5 years 4 months for sexually abusing his daughter aged 7 and cousin aged 13.
A man has been sentenced to 5 years and 4 months for systematically sexually abusing his daughter and cousin over several decades. The abuse of his cousin began in the 1970s when she was a young teenager.
The abuse of his daughter began when she was 7 years old. The daughter reported the abuse to police in 2022, and the man was charged in 2025.
The court found each instance to be opportunistic and a serious breach of trust. In a letter to the court, the man acknowledged his crimes and expressed shame.
With time served, he will be eligible for release on January 9, 2029.
- 5 years 4 months
- Sentence length
- Daughter spent $20,000 on therapy
- Therapy cost
Why it mattersJustice delayed by decades highlights barriers victims face coming forward and the long-term harm of sustained abuse.
AustraliaThis case, tried in the Illawarra region of NSW, reflects a national challenge with delayed reporting of childhood sexual abuse.
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