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Double amputee jailed for sexually assaulting boy, 12, whom he gave cash and cigarettes
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Double amputee jailed for sexually assaulting boy, 12, whom he gave cash and cigarettes

A 66-year-old double amputee named Abdul Rahim Sa'ad was sentenced to 12 years and 11 months in prison for sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy between 2020 and 2023. The abuse occurred while Rahim, who uses a wheelchair due to leg amputations, regularly spent time at his sister's home. The victim initially engaged in the abuse in exchange for cash and cigarettes, and the relationship continued with the boy providing sexual favors for rewards. Rahim was arrested in January 2024 after his niece reported him for allegedly seeking sexual services from minors. During sentencing, prosecutors sought a longer sentence, arguing that the severity and duration of the offenses required a stronger punishment. Defense lawyers argued for a lesser sentence, citing Rahim's serious health conditions, including heart failure and diabetes.

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Double amputee jailed for sexually assaulting boy, 12, whom he gave cash and cigarettes

A 66-year-old double amputee named Abdul Rahim Sa'ad was sentenced to 12 years and 11 months in prison for sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy between 2020 and 2023. The abuse occurred while Rahim, who uses a wheelchair due to leg amputations, regularly spent time at his sister's home. The victim initially engaged in the abuse in exchange for cash and cigarettes, and the relationship continued with the boy providing sexual favors for rewards. Rahim was arrested in January 2024 after his niece reported him for allegedly seeking sexual services from minors. During sentencing, prosecutors sought a longer sentence, arguing that the severity and duration of the offenses required a stronger punishment. Defense lawyers argued for a lesser sentence, citing Rahim's serious health conditions, including heart failure and diabetes.

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