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Man jailed for raping schoolgirl | Man jailed for raping schoolgirl |
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A man has been jailed for four years for raping a schoolgirl who later gave birth to his child. | A man has been jailed for four years for raping a schoolgirl who later gave birth to his child. |
Jason Middleton, 19, from Grangemouth, attacked the youngster while he was supposed to be looking after her. | Jason Middleton, 19, from Grangemouth, attacked the youngster while he was supposed to be looking after her. |
The victim had her baby girl adopted and has tried to commit suicide a number of times. | The victim had her baby girl adopted and has tried to commit suicide a number of times. |
Middleton had admitted raping the youngster on one occasion in West Lothian in September 2005. He has been placed on the sex offenders register. | |
He will also be supervised for two years after his release. | He will also be supervised for two years after his release. |
Judge Rita Rae QC described the case as "tragic" and told the High Court in Glasgow that it was with "regret" that a jail sentence had to be imposed. | |
She told Middleton: "You would appear to have fairly entrenched views on violence and about drug and alcohol abuse. | She told Middleton: "You would appear to have fairly entrenched views on violence and about drug and alcohol abuse. |
"You have used this to excuse your actions and you also appear to blame the complainer for instigating sexual contact." | "You have used this to excuse your actions and you also appear to blame the complainer for instigating sexual contact." |
'Highly dysfunctional' | 'Highly dysfunctional' |
Middleton, from Kerse Road, Grangemouth, initially told the police he had not had any sexual contact with the girl. | Middleton, from Kerse Road, Grangemouth, initially told the police he had not had any sexual contact with the girl. |
DNA was later taken from the accused and the child confirming that he was the father. | DNA was later taken from the accused and the child confirming that he was the father. |
The court was told that Middleton, who was considered to be at a high risk of re-offending, was brought up in a "desperate, depressing and highly dysfunctional family situation". | The court was told that Middleton, who was considered to be at a high risk of re-offending, was brought up in a "desperate, depressing and highly dysfunctional family situation". |
Richard Goddard, defending, asked for an alternative to jail, adding that Middleton would benefit from "considerable psychological input". | Richard Goddard, defending, asked for an alternative to jail, adding that Middleton would benefit from "considerable psychological input". |
Judge Rae said that due to Middleton's attitude, the effect on the girl and the absence of any other realistic options, prison had to be imposed. | Judge Rae said that due to Middleton's attitude, the effect on the girl and the absence of any other realistic options, prison had to be imposed. |
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