Judge notes niece's 'strength and courage' as man jailed for raping her when she was a child

The man did not plead guilty, and he continues to deny any wrongdoing

Judge O’Connor sentenced him to 11 years in prison which she backdated from when he went into custody in April of this year. She also instructed that he remain under post-release supervision for seven years.

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A man who was found guilty of the rape and sexual assault of his niece has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.