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A man from Hill, Sumner Doten, has pleaded guilty to felony second-degree assault and misdemeanor sexual assault after being accused of repeatedly raping a girl between October 2020 and October 2021. Originally indicted on multiple aggravated charges, the case hit a snag when a mistrial occurred in February — and now, with key witnesses, including the victim, relocated out of state (one as far as Hawaii) and facing travel anxiety, prosecutors pursued a plea deal. The agreement includes a suspended jail sentence for the assault charge, 12 months for the sexual assault with 30 days active, five years probation, and mandatory sex offender treatment. The judge noted the leniency due to logistical hurdles, while the victim, appearing via Zoom, described the enduring trauma she’s carried for six years — emphasizing this resolution offers closure, but not healing. Doten must surrender to jail August 27th.

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