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Man Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing Three Young Girls Faces Possible Life Sentence

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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

East Haven Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Young Children: District Attorney

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EAST HAVEN, CT — A 44-year-old man from East Haven, Connecticut has been found guilty by a jury for sexually assaulting young children, according to New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney John P. Doyle, Jr. Lawrence Maenza was convicted on two counts of first-degree sexual assault and two counts of risk of injury to a minor. The verdict was announced by Doyle. During the trial, evidence was presented that showed Maenza had sexually assaulted two children under the age of 10 in various locations across New Haven and Hartford counties. The cases were consolidated and … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Jefferson County Man Convicted of Sexually Abusing Stepchild Faces Over a Millennium Behind Bars

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CHARLES TOWN, West Virginia – A jury has convicted 64-year-old John Robert Bane, a resident of Jefferson County, for sexually abusing his 12-year-old stepchild in September 2022. The trial took place in Jefferson County’s historic courthouse under the oversight of Judge David M. Hammer, with Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Gregory Jones leading the prosecution. Bane was charged with 26 felony counts, including first-degree sexual assault, sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or custodian, and sexual abuse charges. After an hour of deliberation, the jury returned with a guilty verdict on all 26 charges. Bane now faces … Read more