Man sentenced to life over violent rape at Scottsdale park in 2023

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man has been sentenced to four life terms plus an additional 20 years in prison for a violent rape that happened at a south Scottsdale park more than two years ago.

On Monday, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced the sentencing for 49-year-old James Morris, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman while her boyfriend watched.

Prosecutors stated that in July 2023, Morris approached the couple, who were sitting on a bench at Civic Center Park, late at night. At the time, he reportedly accused the woman of being a pregnant prostitute who owed him money…

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