Translation: Karmen Horvat TRANSLATION Karmen Horvat
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RAPED BY HER STEPFATHER

MARCH 2 2009 18:52h

9-Year-Old Brazilian Girl To Abort Twins

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The Brazilian girl was abused by her stepfather since the age of 6. It is believes her 14-year-old sister was abused as well.

After feeling stomach pains, 9-year-old Brazilian girl from the town of Recife was rushed to a hospital. It was determined that she was four months pregnant with twins, Australian News writes.

The girl was being sexually abused by her stepfather and she will have abortion after a medical

Abortion is illegal in Brazil

Abortion is only legal in Brazil if the woman`s health is threatened or in case of rape.
examination.

Doctors believe the girl cannot give birth because of her physical structure. Giving birth would include high risk, especially since she was pregnant with twins. Abortion is illegal in Brazil, except for rape cases of if a woman`s health is threatened.

According to media reports, the 23-year-old stepfather has been abusing the little girl since she was six years old and he gave her money for every intercourse. It is believed that he also sexually abused the girl`s 14-year-old sister. The violator was arrested on Thursday when he tried to escape to a different region of Brazil.