People v. Henriquez CA1/3

BACKGROUND

When Doe was approximately 13 or 14 years old, Henriquez — who was over 17 years older — tickled her and kissed her vagina over her clothing. He then said, “ ‘I’m so sorry for doing that. I won’t do that.’ ” But he did it again once or twice more. When she was between 15 and 16 years old, Henriquez kissed her breasts and put his penis in her vagina. He ultimately had sexual intercourse with her twice when she was 15, five times when she was 16, five times when she was 17, and approximately four times when she was 18 — all at their home when her mother was away. He sent Doe various text messages that she interpreted as referencing sexual intercourse. She did not want to have intercourse with him on any occasion. After each time, Henriquez told her he was “truly sorry.” But he warned her against disclosing the abuse because he would go to jail. She complied because she variously worried the family would separate, he would “get mad” if she refused, and he would refuse to buy her things that she wanted. He also told her that because he was her father and treated her well, she should have sex with him. In December 2023, Doe went to the bathroom to brush her teeth. Henriquez…