Man, 67, sentenced for rape of son's prom date

A 67-year-old who was convicted by a jury last month of having raped his son's prom date was sentenced Monday to 35 years in prison.

Ismael Cruz faced a minimum 25-year term because of two prior trips to prison for driving while intoxicated. His attorney asked state District Judge Ray Olivarri for the minimum.

Cruz's accuser, then 19, told police in May 2012 that she had fallen asleep at her boyfriend's home after drinking heavily on the night of her prom. She recalled waking up in the middle of the night with her dress partially removed and the defendant on top of her.

She pushed Cruz away and screamed after realizing it wasn't her boyfriend, the teen told police. Cruz's son beat him up and continued to charge at him after police arrived, court documents state.

Cruz indicated he had consumed more than 60 beers that night.

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