Man convicted of sexually assaulting 6 underage sisters

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A sentencing date wasn’t set following the verdict, which came after jurors deliberated for more than nine hours over two days. The six girls’ parents are awaiting sentencing on child endangerment convictions

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Deputy District Attorney Kate Kohler said in her closing argument Monday that Kaplan “brainwashed” the family, casting himself as a prophet, and created a world in which “child rape was the norm.” Several girls testified they considered Kaplan to be their husband.

A 9-year-old testified that Kaplan began molesting her when she was 7 and the defendant told her not to tell anyone. The girls’ mother testified that she knew about the sexual activity but believed “it could be a good thing.”

Defence attorney Ryan Hyde said the family considered Kaplan married to the oldest girl and he never abused the others. He said they lied at the insistence of their mother and reversed initial statements denying abuse to help get her out of jail. Hyde also characterized his client as having been taken advantage of by the family following his generosity.

The Associated Press