P. v. Rakin
A jury convicted defendant Vladimir Vasiliyevich Rakin of 17 counts, including child sexual abuse, attempted rape, rape, violation of a domestic violence restraining order, and kidnapping, accompanied by threats of harm to his victims. (Pen. Code, 288 (a) & (b), 269, 664/261, 261, 273.6, & 422.) The jury also found true the special allegation that defendant committed lewd acts with multiple victims within the meaning of section 667.61, subdivision (b)(e)(5). The victims included defendants wife, his two daughters, and two teenage girls who were family acquaintances. The court sentenced defendant to 75 years to life plus 26 years and eight months.
Court shall modify the judgment by striking the sentence in count 2 and reversing the judgment in count 4. Court shall affirm the judgment as modified.
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