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Father Accused Of Rape To Start Trial Next Week

A man accused of raping his own daughter repeatedly over a year is expected to start trial next week, officials said.


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Daniel Bryant Wisehart, 47, of Santa Clarita, was charged with 30 counts in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with his daughter while she was under the age of 14.

Wisehart pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing in November, when he was ordered to stand trial.

Final pretrial motions are expected to be addressed Wednesday, with jury selection scheduled to start Thursday, March 5, officials said.

The prosecution filed a complaint accusing Wisehart of one count of lewd acts upon a child and 29 counts of rape against the victim.

Wisehart turned down a 42-year plea deal during a hearing Tuesday. He faces 135 years to life in prison if convicted on all charges.

The case is being prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Emily Cole.

He’s being held in lieu of $3 million bail at Men’s Central Jail.

The victim’s mother found out about the allegations in May, and Wisehart was arrested, according to testimony presented in court.

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Father Accused Of Rape To Start Trial Next Week

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