Thursday, 12 September 2013

Man, 67, jailed for raping his son’s prom date after drinking 60 beers

A man was arrested, charged and convicted of rape related charges after raping his son’s prom date, according to court proceedings in Texas.

San Antonio Police said that a 67-year-old, who was convicted by a jury last month of raping the prom date of his son, was sentenced Monday to 35 years in prison.

Ismael Cruz had faced a minimum 25-years behind bars because of two previous trips to jail for driving while intoxicated. His attorney asked District Judge Ray Olivarri to sentence his client to the minimum.

Cruz's accuser, then 19, told police in May 2012 that she had fallen asleep in her boyfriend's house after drinking heavily on the night of her prom. She remembered waking up in the middle of the night with her ​​dress partially removed and the defendant on top of her.

Cruz pushed him away and cried after realizing it was not her boyfriend, the son told police. Cruz's son beat him up and continued beating him after police arrived, court documents stated.

Cruz told police that he had consumed more than 60 beers that night.

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