A Springfield man has been indicted on 13 counts of child rape.
According to the Springfield News-Sun, a Springfield man was indicted on 13 counts of child rape.
Allegations Against Lane
The case involves allegations against Lane.
Lane denied the allegations.
Agencies Involved in the Case
The Springfield Police Division and the Clark County Department of Job and Family Services spoke with the family regarding child sexual abuse material, according to the article. Beyond those contacts, the reporting does not detail additional findings from either agency.
Relevant Ohio Laws
Under Ohio Revised Code section 2907.322, it is a violation to create, record, photograph, film, develop, reproduce or publish material showing a minor participating or engaging in sexual activity, masturbation or bestiality if the person knows the character of the material or performance. Separately, Ohio Revised Code section 2907.02 includes a conditional sentencing provision for a conviction or guilty plea under section 2907.02(A)(1)(b): when an offender was younger than 16 at the time of the violation, caused no serious physical harm, the victim was at least 10 years old, and the offender has no prior conviction or guilty plea for a violation of this section or a substantially similar law, the court shall not impose a prison term or life imprisonment under section 2971.03 and must instead sentence the offender as otherwise provided in that division.
Anyone seeking further docket details can check records through the Clark County Clerk of Courts.
