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Stepdad Accused of Sexual and Physical Abuse

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A 46-year-old is behind bars over allegations that he sexually and physically abused his stepdaughter. 

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A 46-year-old is behind bars over allegations that he sexually and physically abused his stepdaughter. 

The man hasn’t been named to avoid identifying the alleged victim.

He appeared before Assistant Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain on charges of indecent assault, attempted unlawful sexual intercourse with a dependent and cruelty to children.

Prosecutors say the man first indecently assaulted his wife’s daughter in 2017 when she was seven years old.

He allegedly indecently assaulted the nine-year-old child in 2019.

Then, in March of this year, he’s accused of attempting have sex with his 13-year-old stepdaughter.

The man is accused of mistreating his stepdaughter between October 2017 and December 2018 and March 2023 and May 2023.

The man was not required to enter pleas to the charges.Bail was denied and he returns to court on October 23.

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