Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Raping 12-Year-Old Girl

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Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Raping 12-Year-Old Girl

A 49-year-old man was sentenced moments ago to 15 years in prison for rape and 1 year 3 months for indecent assault.

As disclosed by Wadadli Case Files, the sentences will run concurrently and time on remand to be deducted.

The convict was found guilty in September of raping a 12-year-old girl at his girlfriend’s home in December 2021, when he was 45.

The victim, who was staying for the weekend, testified virtually from overseas.

She told the court he entered her room while she slept and touched her inappropriately. Later, while she showered in a bathroom, he pulled her out and assaulted her despite her attempts to resist.

A jury convicted him after hours of deliberation following the trial before Justice Ann Marie Smith.

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Comments (14)

  • Tromos November 5, 2025, 12:20 PM

    Shame on these kinds of men,what a 12 year old couple possibly do for you as a 49 year old man pure shame
    Reply
  • D Vaughn November 5, 2025, 12:21 PM

    He lucky her father not a criminal or easy going because me personally would have a murder case if it was my daughter
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  • Reina November 5, 2025, 12:22 PM

    15 years not enough a real example need to be made of those nasty men real tupidness
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    • Sherrine November 5, 2025, 12:39 PM

      Well, I am happy that the initial report was made, cause a lot of these rapes are covered up and only when the victims are adults they feel the need to speak out, because family member/s had failed them. The heart of some MEN are wicked. I encourage my students to speak up!!!
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  • Faithful National #1 November 5, 2025, 1:00 PM

    Hope he suffers for each and every hour he spends in jail. What’s done cannot be undone. He should therefore have received at least fifty years!
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  • Norissa November 5, 2025, 1:00 PM

    15years for my child innocent hmmm Jesus don’t let this cup pass me cause you gonna have to take the will cause ain’t no one gonna take 15years and get away scod free eating my tax money,hell to the no hmmmmmm im so angry with these type of men they sickens guts im angry, im angry
    Reply
  • Delvin November 5, 2025, 2:47 PM

    15 Years?? We should take Jada Kingdom words more seriously!! 45 at the time what are doing setting eyes on a 12 year old? Should be give the electric chair, matter hang that m… anyway, I won’t curse a bad word
    Reply
  • Bianca November 5, 2025, 2:51 PM

    Chupz. Give me a damn break!! Cause what you mean 15 years?? KILL THE MAN. This is why I can’t have kids. I’ll be the one going to jail
    Reply
  • Teacher for Life November 5, 2025, 3:37 PM

    Where are the victim’s male relatives is what I want to know. They should give him a near death experience because fifteen years is not nearly enough for the trauma he has caused that young lady and the innocence he has stolen.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee November 5, 2025, 6:04 PM

    Thats not enough time. Were there other adults in the house?
    Reply
  • Concerned Antiguan November 5, 2025, 6:55 PM

    The judge did her job, but the laws need to be tougher. Too many men think they can get away with this.
    Reply
  • Informed citizen November 5, 2025, 9:55 PM

    12 year old girl?? Mr. Sick. And what is 15 years of jail time. Mr genitals needs to be removed. Cause how dear you take away a child’s innocence.
    Reply
  • Pele November 6, 2025, 9:42 AM

    Kudos to the justice system for handling this case seriously. Too many of these crimes go unpunished
    Reply
  • Bernella November 10, 2025, 2:52 PM

    He violated a child’s trust and his partner’s home. Absolutely disgusting he should never see daylight again.
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