Christopher D. Kelly of Bellefontaine was sentenced Friday, March 21, in Logan County Common Pleas Court to 16-21.5 years in prison by Judge Kevin P. Braig.
Kelly was sentenced for rape, a felony of the first degree, and sexual battery, a felony of the third degree.
The sentence was the maximum term permitted by law for the offenses. Kelly pleaded guilty to the offenses pursuant to an agreement with the State of Ohio in which the state dismissed allegations that would have carried the potential for life in prison.
The victim and her mother spoke at the hearing and asked the court to impose the maximum prison term permitted by law.
The State of Ohio was represented at the sentencing hearing by Logan County Assistant Prosecutor Nathan Yohey. The defendant was represented by defense counsel Jim Gudgel of Sidney.