90 days for statutory rape. Out of a possible 17 years.

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    2 hours ago

    The article links to a local one with much more detail.

    Assistant District Attorney Charles Robinson minced no words in the opening remarks of his argument.

    “We’re talking about an elected public official who had sex with a child at a children’s birthday party,” Robinson said, noting the party was for a child turning 15.

    [Defence Attorney] Johnson made a remark about the victim’s age, telling Judge Savoie, “The fact that this case was a couple of months away from not being a crime is a valid point to me, Judge.” He repeated the point later, saying, “Less than two months and it would have been massively inappropriate but not a crime.”

    She will serve her 90 days in jail and, upon release, will be required to undergo regular drug screenings and psychological therapy. Her two five-year suspended sentences will remain in place and can be activated if she violates the terms of her release.