Judge Braig sentences sex offender to maximum 16-21.5 years in prison

Judge Kevin P. Braig of the Logan County Court of Common Pleas General Division today sentenced Christopher D. Kelly of Bellefontaine, Ohio to 16-21.5 years in prison on his convictions of rape, a felony of the first degree, and sexual battery, a felony of the third degree.
 
The sentence was the maximum term permitted by law for the offenses. Kelly pleaded guilty to the offenses pursuant to an agreement with the State of Ohio in which the State dismissed allegations that would have carried the potential for life in prison.
 
The victim and her mother spoke at the hearing and asked the Court to impose the maximum prison term permitted by law.
 
The State of Ohio was represented at the sentencing hearing by Logan County Assistant Prosecutor Nathan Yohey. The defendant was represented by defense counsel Jim Gudgel of Sidney, Ohio.