Alexander Wright, a 61-year-old man who offered to help a mother by babysitting her children, was sentenced to 20 years in prison with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years after being found guilty of 38 charges of sexual offenses against three girls, all under the age of 12.
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The crimes, which included eight counts of rape, occurred over several years in his family home, often while his wife was present but unaware.
In the Whangarei High Court Justice Michael Robinson highlighted the bravery of the victims, noting the severe impact the abuse has had on their lives, and slammed Wright’s lack of remorse and denial of the allegations, which diminished his chances for rehabilitation.
During the trial it was revealed that Wright’s predatory behaviour extended to multiple victims, with one victim expressing her shattered childhood in court.
Despite the trauma, the victims’ courage in coming forward was acknowledged by the court, emphasising the importance of the justice system’s response to such heinous acts.
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“often while his wife was present but unaware…”
Not buying that. Not for a second. They always know, they just look the other way.
“often while his wife was present but unaware”. Yeah, right.