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Alabama Dentist Receives 180-Year Prison Sentence for Sexual Assault Crime

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Alabama dentist Dr. Joseph Clarence Cox has been handed a 180-year prison sentence after being found guilty of heinous sexual assault crimes against his staff members and patients. Cox’s actions, which included rape, sodomy, and sexual abuse, have shocked the community and sparked outrage.

During the trial, disturbing accounts emerged of Cox abusing staff members and patients, with some incidents occurring during dental procedures. Two employees testified that Cox forcibly raped and sodomized them, while three patients reported experiencing sexual contact during their dental appointments.

The severity of Cox’s crimes led to his conviction on two counts of rape in the first degree, two counts of sodomy in the first degree, and eight counts of sexual abuse in the first degree. However, many are calling for even harsher penalties, with some suggesting that the death penalty would be a more appropriate punishment for such egregious acts of violence and violation of trust.

As Cox begins his lengthy prison sentence, the case serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of holding perpetrators of sexual assault fully accountable for their actions and providing justice and support to survivors.

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