ALEXANDRIA, VA – A former U.S. Army private has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for two counts of assault resulting in serious bodily injury and one count of sexual abuse. The sentence will be served consecutively to a separate 15-year sentence the defendant is already serving under Montana law.
According to court filings, the case stems from incidents in 2012 while the defendant was living on Fort Belvoir as an active duty soldier. His infant daughter suffered extensive injuries that required prolonged hospitalization and long-term medical treatment. Prosecutors said the child developed permanent impairments as a result of the abuse.
Medical records later documented multiple fractures, brain trauma, and seizure activity, which led to significant neurological complications. In 2015, doctors performed a hemispherectomy to manage ongoing seizures, leaving the child with lifelong disabilities.
In a separate incident in 2013, prosecutors said the defendant engaged in non-consensual conduct with his spouse at their Fort Belvoir residence.
As part of his sentence, the defendant was ordered to pay more than $1.1 million in restitution to cover medical and long-term care costs for the victim.
The case was investigated by the FBI Washington Field Office and the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division. The sentence was handed down by Senior U.S. District Judge Claude M. Hilton and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander E. Blanchard.
Key Points
- Former Army private sentenced to 15 years in Virginia, consecutive to a Montana sentence.
- Case involved serious injuries to his infant daughter at Fort Belvoir in 2012.
- Ordered to pay more than $1.1 million in restitution for the victim’s ongoing medical needs.
The ruling adds to the defendant’s existing prison term while ensuring restitution for the victim’s care.