A South Euclid man will spend at least 19 years in prison for his part in the sexual abuse of a girl at a Kent apartment over an eight-year period, starting when she was 5.
A Ravenna woman, a co-defendant in the case, previously pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing.
Portage County Common Pleas Judge Laurie J. Pittman sentenced 53-year-old Steven A. Carswell to 19 to 24 1/2 years in prison. Monday’s sentencing immediately followed Carswell pleading guilty to four counts each of first-degree felony rape and second-degree felony endangering children.
Pittman also determined that Carswell is a Tier III sex offender, which will require him to register with the sheriff of any county where he lives, works or goes to school every 90 days for the rest of his life.
Heather M. Boone, 37, pleaded guilty in late December to four counts of second-degree felony endangering children and single counts of second-degree felony attempted rape and third-degree felony sexual battery. She was scheduled for sentencing on Monday, but it was rescheduled on Thursday to March 18 at her attorney’s request.