From Fort Wayne, Ind.: A maximum prison sentence has been given to a man found guilty of child molestation. The sentence is 178 years. He was found guilty on multiple counts, including child molestation and sexual misconduct with a minor.

The abuse was reported to have started when the victim was around six years old and lasted until she was 14. The victim reported the abuse in 2022, and charges were filed the following year. Evidence collected included the victim's bed sheets and the man's DNA.

Further details about the case are available from the source, including the role of Indiana State Police in the investigation and the trial proceedings.