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A Flint man could spend the rest of his life in prison after authorities said he plied his girlfriend's teen daughter with drugs and alcohol, and then sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions. David Ryan Sampson, 34, was recently convicted on three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton announced in a press release Monday. His sentencing is set for May 2, where he faces up to life in prison on each count. "This case involves the appalling acts of a grown man who took advantage of a young girl who had looked up to him as a father figure," Leyton said. "His behavior is illegal under the law and repulsive in the eyes of our community and he will be held accountable through a very lengthy prison sentence." The victim's mother had been dating and living with Sampson for about six years, Leyton said. The crimes for which he was convicted indicate the girl was between the ages of 13 and 16 during the assaults, although Leyton said the suspect's inappropriate behavior began with "various questionable acts with the victim even before she turned ten years old." The allegations came to authorities' attention in 2022 after the victim told a friend about recent sexual experiences she'd had. The friend's father overheard the discussion and questioned the victim about the activity; she told him it involved Sampson. The girl's mother and law enforcement were then notified. Testimony at the trial revealed that Sampson would provide the girl with marijuana and alcohol prior to the assaults, which took place at locations including Sampson's home and the Stepping Stone public park area in Flint, as well as the Kelly Lake Park area in Burton. [email protected] @max_detroitnews.com Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Flint man faces life in prison for raping girlfriend's teen daughter

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