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Princeton man sentenced to life for impregnating his teenage daughter

Leslie Price, 41, was sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting his daughter.

Gwen Mercer

July 22, 20261 min read

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justice and accountability - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Leslie Price, a 41-year-old man from Princeton, has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of prohibited sexual conduct involving his teenage daughter. Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced the sentencing on Wednesday.

The case began in September 2024 when a 17-year-old girl reported to the Amarillo Police Department that her father had sexually assaulted her while she was living with him in Princeton. Following the report, it was discovered that the girl was three months pregnant.

After the initial report, the investigation was handed over to the Princeton Police Department, leading to Price's arrest shortly thereafter. Authorities seized two of Price's phones, which contained searches related to his daughter's pregnancy and abortion options, as well as inquiries about the age of consent in Texas.

The victim gave birth in March 2025, and DNA tests confirmed that Price was the biological father of both his daughter and her child. The trial commenced in late June 2026, and on July 1, a jury found Price guilty based on the DNA evidence presented by prosecutors.

During the sentencing phase, the prosecution revealed Price's previous convictions for assault family violence and engaging in organized crime. The jury ultimately decided on a life sentence for Price. DA Willis remarked that Price's actions represented a severe betrayal and emphasized the importance of the verdict in protecting the community and delivering justice for the victim.

Source: cbsnews.com.

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https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/princeton-tx-man-leslie-price-impregnates-teen-daughter-sentenced-life-prison-collin-county/

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Gwen Mercer

Gwen Mercer writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Princeton.

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