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Thirty-Year Sentence for Statutory Rape | Jefferson City News
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A 51-year-old man, Eric Tennison, just received a 30-year sentence for two counts of first-degree statutory rape after pleading guilty — charges stemming from years of abuse that began in 2020. Originally facing even more serious allegations, including statutory sodomy and incest, Tennison accepted a plea deal to spare the victim the trauma of a trial. The prosecutor emphasized the need to protect vulnerable victims and ensure justice, while noting Tennison must serve at least 85% of his sentence before parole — likely meaning he’ll spend the rest of his life behind bars. This case underscores the critical role victims play in seeking justice and the system’s commitment to holding offenders accountable.
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