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Physical castration mandated for Springfield man who pled guilty to raping, impregnating teen
LIVINGSTON, La. (WAFB) - A 21st Judicial District Judge has ordered a 54-year-old man to be physically castrated, in addition to his sentence, as part of a guilty plea for the rape of a 14-year-old girl that resulted in a pregnancy.
District Attorney Scott Perrilloux’s office announced Glenn Sullivan Sr., 54, of Springfield, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, April 17, to four counts of second-degree rape. Judge William Dykes sentenced Sullivan to 50 years in prison, and he is required to be physically castrated.
Glenn Sullivan Sr.(Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office)
“Sex crimes against juveniles are the most malicious crimes we prosecute. I intend on using every tool the legislature is willing to give us, including physical castration, to seek justice for the children in our community,” said Assistant District Attorney Brad Cascio, who prosecuted the case.
According to the district attorney’s office, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office began investigating July 2022 after a young woman told detectives Sullivan raped her multiple times when she was 14 years old, resulting in her becoming pregnant. A DNA test was ordered during the investigation, which officials said proved Sullivan impregnated her.
Detectives reported that Sullivan groomed the victim and used threats of violence against her and her family to prevent her from disclosing the rapes.
The district attorney applauded the victim for courageously coming forward to file the charges.
“So many of these types of cases go unreported because of fear. The strength it must have taken for this young woman to tell the truth in the face of threats and adversity is truly incredible,” Perrilloux said.
Physical castration mandated for Springfield man who pled guilty to raping, impregnating teen
A 21st Judicial District Judge has ordered a 54-year-old man to be physically castrated, in addition to his sentence, as part of a guilty plea for the rape of a 14-year-old girl that resulted in a pregnancy.
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