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

A 70-year-old man who raped his biological daughter for 40 years and also sexually abused his granddaughter, born during that period, has appealed to the Supreme Court despite receiving a heavy sentence.

According to the legal community on the 6th, Mr. A (75), who was indicted on charges of violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes (incest rape), has recently submitted a petition to the Supreme Court challenging the 25-year prison sentence he received during the appeals court.

Mr. A has been brought to trial for continuously raping his daughter, Ms. B, a total of 277 times from 1985 until September of last year.

At the time of the first offense, Ms. B was only in the second grade, and despite multiple attempts to escape, she could not break free from Mr. A's abuse. During this ordeal, Ms. B had to endure four pregnancies and abortions.

Shocking Incest and Rape of Granddaughter

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

According to the prosecution's investigation, Mr. A began to sexually assault Ms. C before she turned 10 years old in 2012, and this continued for several years. Such prolonged sexual violence within the family was ultimately revealed through the courageous complaints of the victims.

Mr. A, who was indicted and detained, denied the charges in court, claiming he couldn't remember due to being intoxicated. However, the first-instance court sentenced him to 25 years in prison, exceeding the sentencing guidelines based on DNA analysis results and the consistent testimonies of the victims.

Denial of Crimes Until the End and Appeal

Both Mr. A and the prosecution appealed, insisting that the sentence was unfair. In particular, Mr. A continued to deny the crimes, claiming, "My daughter falsely accused me because she didn't want to provide me with independent funds."

However, the appellate court noted, "All of the defendant's crimes are recognized as guilty and reflect a total abandonment of the most basic human duties," stating that when considering the defendant's age and the original sentence, the first-instance ruling did not appear overly lenient or harsh. Thus, the court dismissed both sides' appeals.

Dissatisfied with the decision, Mr. A opted to appeal for a final judgment from the Supreme Court.

This case serves to remind us once again of the seriousness of long-term sexual crimes within families and the importance of protecting victims.

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