Life Sentence for Ohio Man Who Raped 9-Year-Old Girl Seeking Abortion in Indiana

A man who confessed to raping and impregnating a 9-year-old Ohio girl has been sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after serving 25 to 30 years. The case gained national attention due to the girl having to travel out of state for an abortion, as Ohio banned the procedure at the first detectable fetal heartbeat. The plea deal was approved by the judge despite her reservations, as it was requested by the girl's family to spare her from testifying in court. The man, who is from Guatemala, may face deportation if he is eventually granted parole.