A Queens Village man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a pattern of continuous and increasing sexual abuse against his young daughter, including intercourse, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz stated on Monday.
According to the accusations, the father began sexually abusing his then-10-year-old child during school break visits, then exacerbated the attacks after becoming her custody parent.
On June 29, a jury convicted the 60-year-old defendant of first-degree rape, course of sexual behavior against a child, and first-degree incest after a six-day trial. To protect the identity of the victim, he was not named.
According to the allegations and trial testimony, around May 2021, the defendant’s daughter began visiting him from out of state during school holidays, such as summer vacations. In January 2022, the defendant summoned his then-10-year-old child to his bedroom. He took off her clothes and raped her. The abuse persisted during correctional visits, which occurred every few months.
In July 2023, the defendant became the primary custodian of his 11-year-old daughter, who moved into his home. He raped her on a frequent basis, often many times each week. The victim reported the abuse to a family member, and the culprit was apprehended.
“This defendant violated the most fundamental duty a parent can hold by inflicting harm on his young daughter,” Katz stated. “It is because the incredibly courageous survivor came forward that the defendant has now been held accountable for his reprehensible behavior.”
On July 29, Queens Supreme Court Justice Ira Margulis sentenced him to 25 years in jail with 20 years of post-release supervision. Following his release, he will be compelled to register as a sex offender.
“This jury conviction is a message to individuals who seek to abuse children in Queens County that they will be aggressively prosecuted by my office,” Katz stated.
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