Judge Allows Wiretapped Evidence in Child Rape Case

An alleged child rapist's attorney will appeal a decision by a Middlesex Superior Court judge allowing evidence he argued was obtained through a violation of the state's wiretapping laws. 

Charles Bookman, attorney for Francis A. Watt, 68, of Melrose, will appeal the decision before the State Supreme Judicial Court, a spokesman for the Middlesex District Attorney's Office confirmed.

Watt was arraigned in 2010 on charges including aggravated rape of a child, rape of a child with force and two counts of assault to rape a child.

According to the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, the first victim, now an adult, was between the ages of 3-14 when she was allegedly abused by Watt.

That victim suspected that Watt was also abusing his 12-year-old autistic granddaughter and videotaped the alleged abuse before going to the .

According to the DA's Office, when interviewed by police, Watt admitted to abusing the second victim.