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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sheila Flynn

Judge bars Louisiana father from contacting child in custody battle with alleged victim

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A Louisiana man has been denied contact with his daughter in the latest development of a high-profile custody case between the father, John Barnes, and mother, Crysta Abelseth, who says their teenage daughter was conceived when Mr Barnes was 30 and Ms Abelseth was 16.

The encounter would constitute rape, regardless of consent, under Louisiana law.

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