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Father accused of sexually assaulting daughters set to appear in Evansburg court Monday

Evansburg, Alberta Provincial Court, June 12, 2017. Dave Carels, Global News

WARNING: This article contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some.

An Alberta man accused of sexually assaulting his three daughters will make a court appearance in Evansburg, Alta. on Monday.

The 41-year-old man, who won’t be named to protect the alleged victims, is facing 23 sexual assault-related charges as well as 17 firearms-related counts.

Among them is a human trafficking charge. Police say he’s accused of selling one of his daughters for sex and recording it.

He’s accused of sexually abusing his daughters over a six-year period.

The man made a court appearance via CCTV in June, during which he thanked the judge as his next court date was being set.

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Watch below: The man at the centre of a sexual assault and child porn case involving his own daughters appeared in an Evansburg court Monday. Fletcher Kent reports. GRAPHIC WARNING.

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Man charged with sexual assault of daughters in court

It’s believed the mother, who lived at the home, was not aware of the alleged crimes and is considered to be a victim herself. There were also two sons who lived there. They are not listed as victims.

After his arrest, police found approximately 40 restricted handguns and rifles, including a machine gun, on his property in Evansburg.

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Back in October 2016, a witness came forward, which launched the investigation. The accused was taken into custody in November of 2016.

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