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Creep Politician Learns His Fate After Sick Assault On Daughter During Her 21st Birthday Vegas Trip
Creep Politician Learns His Fate After Sick Assault On Daughter During Her 21st Birthday Vegas Trip
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Creep Politician Learns His Fate After Sick Assault On Daughter During Her 21st Birthday Vegas Trip

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An Indiana politician has failed his duty as a father after getting his own daughter severely drunk off of Long Island iced teas on her 21st birthday before s*xually assaulting her while she was passed out.

He has now been sentenced to a 6-to-15-year prison term for the disturbing act while he was acting as commissioner of Hancock County, India. He was first charged with s*xual assault before the sentence was lessened to an attempted s*xual assault.

Highlights
  • An Indiana politician has been sentenced to 6-15 years for s*xual assault on his daughter.
  • Jessup got his daughter drunk before the assaulting her on her 21st birthday.
  • Jessup is now prohibited from contacting his daughter or his family for life.

John Jessup, 50, had taken his daughter Rachel Keesling to Las Vegas earlier this year, with a local outlet reporting that he had uttered, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.”

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    John Jessup s*xually assaulted his daughter after getting her drunk for her 21st birthday in Las Vegas

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    Despite what seemed like a lighthearted phrase of encouragement, his daughter only had words of heartbreak for her father before his sentencing in court, saying she has since changed her last name from Jessup to Keesling.

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    “Since my biological father s*xually assaulted me on Jan. 26 last year, my life feels like it’s shattered,” she said to the court.

    Following the sentencing decision, she was glad she could take the steps necessary to move forward — in whatever way possible.

    “I’m processing a lot right now in all aspects,” Keesling said, describing her father’s actions as “sickening.”

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    Image credits: Rachel Keesling

    A politician learns fate after assault charge, facing the consequences of his actions.

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    Even while the accusations were surrounding Jessup, the voters of Hancock still elected him into a new office.

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    According to prosecutors and court records, the father-daughter trip to Las Vegas was intended to be filled with joy and celebration but unfortunately turned into a living nightmare.

    “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” Jessup said to his daughter before taking her to a strip club, heading towards a private room while she lingered at the bar — merely telling her to “keep up” with him despite her protests of feeling unwell.

    Jessup must serve at least 6 years behind bars and cannot have any contact with his daughter or the rest of his family ever again

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    Image credits: Rachel Keesling

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    After his return, Keesling was so drunk that she needed to be taken back to their hotel room in a wheelchair, as records show.

    As per the New York Post, the newly turned 21-year-old took a shower with all of her clothes on before falling asleep at some point in time. She woke up to her father s*xually assaulting her. He stopped when she started moving.

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    Following the despicable act, Jessup must serve at least six years behind bars, in accordance with the terms of the plea deal with prosecutors from the Clark County District Attorney’s Office. In addition, he is not allowed to have contact with his daughter or the rest of his family for the rest of his life.

    He must also register as a s*x offender.

    Two smiling women sitting in a car, one capturing a selfie, both with curly blonde hair.

    Image credits: Rachel Keesling

    In court, he claimed, “I’m not the same man I was.”

    Unsurprisingly, however, his actions have left their mark on Keesling. The outlet reported that she has had to attend therapy while psychiatrists have diagnosed her with a list of mental illnesses, including post-traumatic stress disorder.

    She actively suffers from panic attacks and needed to be tested for s*xually transmitted diseases.

    “Fathers are supposed to protect their children,” said Deputy District Attorney Morgan Thomas. “They’re not supposed to violate them when they are vulnerable.”

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    “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” Jessup said to Keesling

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    As the news made its way online, netizens were equally as horrified.

    “Sick!” one user claimed. “Praying emotional healing for daughter!”

    “Hope he gets the 15 years & his cellmates take turns with him,” another slammed as someone else echoed, “His new motto is what happens in prison stays in prison. Hope the boys have fun with him.”

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    Young woman with long hair and nose piercing wearing an orange sweater, linked to politician assault case.

    Image credits: Rachel Keesling

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    A third stated, “She will never be the same.”

    “Send him to el salvador,” one person requested, referencing the prison that holds some of the world’s most dangerous offenders. 

    “I’m from Indiana and don’t remember hearing about this — but the fact he was still elected, tracks for Indiana,” another offered. “So disgusting, on many levels.”

    Sympathies poured in for the young woman

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    Hi, there! I'm a newswriter at Bored Panda, born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism from Boston University, as well as a philosophy minor. A few of my other hobbies include dancing, reading, cooking, or listening to a true crime podcast. My favourite thing to report on includes groundbreaking news in the field of science — particularly marine biology! I definitely didn't do well very well studying it in school, but being a journalist lets me live out those dreams in a different and exciting way!

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    Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦 🇵🇸
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I HIGHLY agree that 6-15 years is a joke of a sentence. That guy is a POS.

    Tabitha
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially since he gave his daughter a life sentence for dealing with the after effects of this. He should never see the light of day again.

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    Multa Nocte
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was he one of those morally upright Republicans who are always preaching about "family values"?

    Libstak
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, he is a Republican according to The Guardian.

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    Catlady6000
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those people still elected him while this was in the courts? I wish this surprised me

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    Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦 🇵🇸
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I HIGHLY agree that 6-15 years is a joke of a sentence. That guy is a POS.

    Tabitha
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially since he gave his daughter a life sentence for dealing with the after effects of this. He should never see the light of day again.

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    Multa Nocte
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was he one of those morally upright Republicans who are always preaching about "family values"?

    Libstak
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, he is a Republican according to The Guardian.

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    Catlady6000
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those people still elected him while this was in the courts? I wish this surprised me

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