Six Years of Courage Against Abuse | Sacramento News

A 61-year-old man, Rodney Alexis Smith, received a 49-year-to-life sentence for the brutal rape and abuse of two young sisters — a case that unfolded over six years and involved four courageous women who testified against him. The abuse began in middle school, with one victim reporting in 2018, leading to the arrest of Smith that April. Two more victims came forward, describing horrific sexual assaults when they were just 12 and 16. Smith was convicted on multiple felony charges, including rape and lewd acts with minors. The sisters’ powerful courtroom statements moved the court, and the DA honored their bravery — a chilling reminder of the strength it takes to speak truth to trauma. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/806634bca12b38b6