Marlboro man convicted of sexual, physical abuse of his daughter

Marlboro Man Convicted of Sexually and Physically Abusing Daughter

FREEHOLD – A Marlboro man has been convicted of sexually and physically abusing his own daughter over the course of more than six years, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said Wednesday.

Andrey V. Penkin, 51, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree aggravated sexual assault and two counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, Santiago said.

An investigation by the prosecutor’s office and the Marlboro Township Police found that Penkin began abusing his daughter in 2016, when the family lived in Sayreville, Santiago said. Numerous incidents of sexual abuse followed, both in Sayreville and at their next two residences, in East Brunswick and Marlboro.

Incident of Physical Assault

In early 2023, after finding out she had a friend’s pack of cigarettes, Penkin physically assaulted his daughter, causing a severe concussion and related facial injuries, according to the prosecutor. Penkin was arrested in April 2023.

Evidence Presented at Trial

At trial, the State presented medical records, witness testimony and physical evidence, including the victim’s diary, to prove its case, Santiago said. The jury deliberated for 80 minutes before returning guilty verdicts.

Sentencing and Impact on SDGs

Penkin will face a minimum of 25 years in state prison with no eligibility for parole, in accordance with the provisions of New Jersey’s Jessica Lunsford Act, the prosecutor said. A sentencing hearing date has not yet been set.

About the Author

Jenna Calderón covers breaking news and cold cases in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Before coming to the Press, she covered The Queen City for Cincinnati Magazine in Ohio. Contact her at 330-590-3903; jcalderon@gannettnj.com

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

SDG 5: Gender Equality

The issue of sexual and physical abuse, particularly against a child, is connected to SDG 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. The article mentions the sexual and physical abuse committed by the father against his own daughter, highlighting the need to eliminate violence against women and girls.

SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

The issue of child abuse and violence is also connected to SDG 16, which focuses on promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions. The article mentions the investigation by the prosecutor’s office and the Marlboro Township Police, highlighting the importance of ending abuse and ensuring access to justice for all.

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres

The article highlights the sexual and physical abuse committed by the father against his daughter, which aligns with the target of eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls.

Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children

The article mentions the physical assault and severe injuries caused by the father to his daughter, indicating the need to end abuse and violence against children.

Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all

The article mentions the investigation conducted by the prosecutor’s office and the Marlboro Township Police, highlighting the importance of promoting the rule of law and ensuring equal access to justice for all.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

Indicator 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months

Although not explicitly mentioned in the article, the case of the father’s abuse against his daughter can be used to measure progress towards this indicator, as it involves violence against a girl by a family member.

Indicator 16.2.2: Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age group, and form of exploitation

While the article does not mention human trafficking, it does highlight the abuse and exploitation of a child by her father. This can be used to measure progress towards this indicator, as it involves the exploitation of a child.

Indicator 16.3.2: Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population

The article does not mention unsentenced detainees, but it does mention the arrest of the father for his crimes. This can be used to measure progress towards this indicator, as it involves the proportion of unsentenced detainees in the overall prison population.

4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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