A father who was sentenced to 50 years in prison for sexually abusing his daughter has been released after his daughter's lie was uncovered. The man’s family dog, who they believed had died, revealed the truth. The daughter admitted to fabricating the story as an act of revenge against her father.

The father was convicted in 2002 based on his daughter’s testimony that he had sexually assaulted her multiple times. The family had a dog at the time, who was present during the alleged incidents, but they thought she had died several years later. However, the dog was found alive by a neighbor in 2015.

When the father’s legal team learned about the dog's existence, they immediately sought to re-examine the case. The dog was brought to the witness stand, where she recognized the man and reacted in a positive manner. This prompted the court to reconsider the credibility of the daughter's claims.

Further investigation found that the daughter had a history of lying and manipulation. She eventually confessed to making up the accusations against her father as an act of revenge. The daughter stated that she wanted to harm him because she felt he favored her siblings over her. The father was subsequently released from prison after serving 18 years of his sentence.

This case highlights the importance of thorough investigation and the potential consequences of false accusations. The father's wrongful conviction and lengthy imprisonment were based solely on his daughter's fabricated story. Meanwhile, the family dog's surprising survival played a crucial role in uncovering the truth.