Man Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing Three Young Girls Faces Possible Life Sentence
Mansfield, Ohio – In a swift verdict, a jury found Stephen Hughes guilty of sexually abusing three young girls after deliberating for under two hours on Friday. The six-man, six-woman panel in the Richland County Common Pleas Court convicted Hughes, 25, on three counts of rape and three counts of gross sexual imposition. The charges stem from the abuse of three girls, all aged seven or younger. Sentencing has been scheduled for February 16 by Judge Phil Naumoff, who presided over the trial. Due to the age of the victims, Hughes may face life imprisonment. … Read more