Man admits molesting girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter, taking over 200 photos, videos
Hong Kong judge condemns 47-year-old’s ‘despicable and sickening’ acts, orders psychologist’s report ahead of August 31 sentencing
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Man admits molesting girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter, taking over 200 photos, videos
Hong Kong judge condemns 47-year-old’s ‘despicable and sickening’ acts, orders psychologist’s report ahead of August 31 sentencing
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