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Child Sex Assault Suspect Sentenced

by KREX News Room
by Jordan Sherman

Story Created: Mar 18, 2013 at 1:02 PM MDT

Story Updated: Mar 19, 2013 at 10:44 AM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- The man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl last year was sentenced Monday morning inside a Mesa County courtroom.

Ryan Alexander Schaupp was sentenced to 10 years of Intensive Supervised Sex Offenders Probation along with 2 years work release following a judges ruling earlier this morning.

Schaupp has also been ordered to pay for the prosecution of the case as well as restitution to the victim's counseling sessions.

During the case, the victim spoke out and said, "Schaupp violated me and took my virginity, which was not his to take."

Before being sentenced, Schaupp said, "I will do whatever it takes to go on with life and make the best of this situation."

Schaupp was facing a maximum jail sentence of 90 however, had already served 74 days before the sentencing.

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Sad State of Affairs said on Monday, Mar 18 at 4:02 PM

It's time for Jessica's Law!

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