Former wife testifies in trial of NJ father accused of raping, impregnating daughters

Wife testifies in NJ father’s rape trial

PATERSON, N.J. — The former wife of a man accused of raping and impregnating his daughters described their relationship Tuesday as a “first love” that descended into horrific physical and sexual abuse of her and their children.

The New Jersey man is accused of raping five of his daughters and keeping their offspring hidden from society.

The woman testified that the couple, who had nine children, had their first two children in hospitals before the husband insisted all future children be born at home, kept out of school and barred from having friends.

The Associated Press is not reporting the name of the man or his wife to protect the identities of the children he is accused of abusing, now all over 18.

The defendant has pleaded not guilty to the charges.