Man who sexually abused daughter and granddaughter jailed

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Evans, I., & McDonald, A. (2026, August 28). Man who sexually abused daughter and granddaughter jailed. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-28/snowy-mountains-man-jailed-abuse-daughter-granddaughter/107089984

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-08-28 · by Isla Evans, Alasdair McDonald

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A Snowy Mountains man in his 70s has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for admitting to sexually abusing his daughter and granddaughter between 2004 and 2024. The key detail is the length of the sentence, which translates to a minimum 17-year imprisonment due to parole eligibility in 2039. The court case involved testimony from the man's wife, who witnessed him abusing their granddaughter. The abuse stopped after this incident.

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A man in his 70s from the Snowy Mountains area has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after admitting to abusing his own daughter and granddaughter between 2004 and 2024. The abuse only stopped when his wife witnessed him harming their granddaughter, leading to his eventual confession and sentencing. He will be eligible for parole in 2039. This case highlights a serious instance of family violence that has had long-lasting effects on the victims involved.

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Isla Evans

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