A man who raped and impregnated a girl in his care when she was 12 years old has received a slap on the wrist for his crimes in a shocking plea deal, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Roger Barriault, from Connecticut, is believed to have sexually assaulted the victim, named Crystal, up to 4,000 times, beginning when she was 9 years old, and was handed a plea deal for first-degree sexual assault. Article continues below advertisement

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The charge carries a sentence of 25 years, which can be suspended after 10 years. However, the 65-year-old must serve at least 5 years behind bars and will also have 20 years of probation.

Barriault was arrested after Crystal, who is now 30 years old, went to the authorities in 202

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