70-Year-Old Who Raped His Daughter for 40 Years Appeals Despite Heavy Sentence

A man in his 70s, who raped his biological daughter for 40 years and sexually abused the granddaughter born from that relationship, has appealed to the Supreme Court despite receiving a heavy sentence.

According to the legal community on the 6th, Mr. A (75), charged with violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes (incest-related rape), has recently submitted a petition to the Supreme Court against the 25-year prison sentence imposed during the appellate trial.

Mr. A was prosecuted for continuously raping his biological daughter, Ms. B, a total of 277 times from 1985 until September of last year.

The first offense occurred when Ms. B was only in the second grade of elementary school. Despite several escape attempts, she could not break free from Mr. A's abuse. During this period, Ms. B endured four pregnancies and abortions.

Shocking Incest and Rape of Granddaughter

Mr. A also raped his granddaughter, Ms. C, who was born from his relationship with his daughter.

According to the prosecution's investigation, Mr. A began raping Ms. C before she turned 10 in 2012, and the abuse continued for several years. This long-term sexual violence within the family was ultimately revealed due to the courageous complaints from the victims.

Mr. A, who was arrested and prosecuted, denied the allegations in court, claiming he could not remember due to intoxication. However, the first instance court sentenced him to 25 years in prison, citing DNA analysis results and consistent testimonies from the victims as grounds for exceeding the sentencing guidelines.

Denies Offenses to the End and Appeals

Both Mr. A and the prosecution appealed, claiming the sentence was unjust. In particular, Mr. A continued to deny the crimes in the second trial, stating that he was falsely accused because his daughter did not provide him with independent funds.

However, the appellate court pointed out that "all of the defendant's crimes were recognized as guilty and represent acts that betray even the most basic human duties," and stated that "considering the defendant's age and the original sentence, the first-instance ruling does not appear too light or heavy," thus dismissing both parties' appeals.

In response to this, Mr. A decided to appeal to the Supreme Court for a final judgment.

This case serves as a reminder of the seriousness of prolonged sexual crimes within families and the importance of protecting victims.

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