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Pennsylvania Perv Gets Up to 50 Years in Prison for Sexual Attack on Young Child

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June 26, 2024
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LANCASTER, PA – A Lititz man was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison last week for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old child. Derek Manz, 29, of the 400 block of W. Marion Street, received his sentence on June 17 from Lancaster County Judge Merrill Spahn.

Following a trial in March, Manz was found guilty of aggravated indecent assault of a child, unlawful contact with a minor, and indecent assault of a person less than 13. He was also convicted of two counts of corruption of minors and endangering the welfare of children.

Due to his status as a second-strike sexual assault offender, Manz faced a mandatory sentence of 25 to 50 years. The sentencing took place in Lancaster County Court.

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