Crown wants rapist dad jailed indefinitely

An Edmonton-area man who repeatedly raped his daughter over a 14-year period and had sex with the family horse and dogs is to learn his fate next week. After hearing closing arguments yesterday in the 54-year-old deviant's dangerous offender hearing, the judge hearing the sordid case said he will give his decision Monday. The man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of his victims, earlier pleaded guilty to sexual assault, incest, bestiality and invitation to sexual touching. Crown prosecutor Tania Holland said the rapist should be designated a dangerous offender, which would result in the man being handed an indefinite prison term. Holland argued he is a violent repeat offender who poses a significant danger to society and said his risk cannot be controlled under community supervision. Defence lawyer Laurie Wood said... [read full story]