Massachusetts man charged with raping and impregnating daughter at migrant shelter

A resident of a Massachusetts migrant shelter has been charged with raping and impregnating his teenage daughter while living at the facility. The man, whose identity is protected, was arrested after shelter staff reported the abuse in May 2024. The accused is facing one count of aggravated rape of a child and is being held without bail. The case has raised concerns about safety in state-funded shelters, which have previously been linked to criminal activity. Massachusetts has laws requiring shelter for immigrants, and the state is a sanctuary jurisdiction. Recent incidents have prompted calls for changes to the shelter system to address illegal activities.