Ahhh, Alaska. What a beautiful state; so full of natural wonders, breathtaking landscapes, animal slaughtering governors, and a plethora of wildlife. Rich in natural resources, Alaska has an abundance of pregnant teenagers, rape victims, and irony.
In one of those cases of irony, a convicted sex offender won $500,000 in a lottery meant to benefit rape victims.
Alec Ahsoak, who according to the state sex offender registry was convicted in 1993 and 2000 for sexual abuse of a minor, came forward Saturday with the winning ticket for the $500,000 Lucky Time Pull Tabs jackpot.
Proceeds of the lottery help Standing Together Against Rape in Anchorage, a nonprofit group that offers support to sexual assault victims among other services.
“It’s not how we had envisioned the story going,” Nancy Haag, the group’s executive director, told CNN Radio.
Alaska has the highest per capita number of rape cases in the United States, according to FBI statistics.
“With a ranking that high, it’s ironic that the person who wins is a convicted sex offender,” Haag added.
The 53-year-old winner was convicted three times of sexually abusing minors. What a win for the rape victims of Alaska.
When asked what he would do with his winnings, Ahsoak said he would “buy a house” and “donate part of it to God.” Because, you know, God is hurting during these tough economic times too.
