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Judge sentences man to 20-40 years for rape of child

DAUPHIN, Pa.– Judge Richard A. Lewis sentenced Richard Soto to 20 to 40 years in state prison on Friday, after being charged with Rape of a Child. Soto ha...
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DAUPHIN, Pa.– Judge Richard A. Lewis sentenced Richard Soto to 20 to 40 years in state prison on Friday, after being charged with Rape of a Child.

Soto had been convicted by a jury on these charges in November.

Deputy District Attorney Abby Trovinger said, “Richard Soto deserved every day of imprisonment given to him today. It will never equal the damage he caused this little girl, but it will certainly keep him from abusing other children for a very long time, if not the rest of his life.”

Soto sexually assaulted the victim in a variety of different ways over a two year period when the child was between the ages of 6 through 8.

The assaults came to light in 2013 when the victim drew a penis on a monster while helping her class decorate for Halloween. After being sent to the guidance counselor, who contacted the proper authorities, the victim provided very graphic details about the sexual acts committed against her. These details are something that only who was sexually assaulted would know.

In addition to Rape of a Child, Soto was convicted of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a Child, Aggravated Indecent Assault, Indecent Assault, Unlawful Contact with a Minor, Corruption of a Minor and Indecent Exposure.

After the trial in November, Trovinger said, “This little girl is one of the bravest people I have ever met. She has overcome so many obstacles in her life, and she continues to have hope for the future.”

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