A Barnaul court handed down a sentence of 120 hours of forced labor to a local resident who assaulted his 12-year-old daughter. The determination came from the regional district attorney’s office, which outlined the case and its consequences for the offender. The verdict marks a clear judicial response to the harm inflicted and reflects ongoing concern about the protection of minors in families within the area.
The Barnaul resident was found guilty of causing physical pain to his young daughter by beating her. The court documented the sequence of events and the impact on the child, underscoring the seriousness of the offense and the need to uphold child safety laws. In reviewing the incident, prosecutors noted that the family dynamics and the nature of the assault violated established standards for child welfare and disciplinary conduct, resulting in a formal culpability finding against the father.
According to the case facts, on the day of the incident the father was unhappy with his daughter’s cleaning performance. After she washed the floor, he directed verbal abuse toward her and used vulgar language to demean her efforts. The confrontation escalated when the girl asked to be left alone, at which point the man retrieved a belt and struck her hips five times, leaving visible bruises and signs of injury. The authorities reported that the beating occurred in a sustained manner, reflecting a pattern of abusive behavior that extended beyond a single moment of anger.
The court’s ruling established that the beating constituted a punitive action that crossed legal boundaries and caused harm to a minor. In its decision, the court noted the severity of the injuries and the psychological stress experienced by the victim, which justified the imposed sanction of community service in the form of 120 hours of forced labor. During subsequent interviews, the convict expressed remorse for his actions and offered an apology to his child, a factor the court acknowledged in its sentencing considerations as a sign of contrition. This admission of regret was weighed alongside the need to deter similar conduct in the community and to reinforce protections for children in domestic settings.
The report also highlighted another unrelated incident involving the protection of children within regional communities. A resident of Chukotka was reported to have repeatedly assaulted an adopted child over roughly a year, reflecting ongoing concerns about persistent abusive behavior within families. While details vary between cases, authorities emphasized the importance of accountability, ongoing monitoring, and support systems to safeguard vulnerable youths and prevent future harm. These cases collectively underscore the imperative for consistent enforcement of child safety laws and for resources that help families address behavioral issues without resorting to violence. This broader context reinforces the life impact of domestic abuse and the critical role of the justice system in protecting minors across diverse regions.