West Jefferson man convicted of rape faces over 60 years; also charged in 2 deaths

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man also charged in two California homicides was sentenced to over 60 years in prison for multiple rapes charges in West Jefferson.

Steven Cleveland, 43, was found guilty on four counts of rape. If he ever gets out of prison, he will be required to register as a Tier 3 sex offender.

He is also facing charges for two murders in the city of Chula Vista in San Diego County. Police say he stabbed and killed 57-year-old Abdul Hasan and 71-year-old Paz Gojar in their apartment on February 21, 2025…

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