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Two Logan County men admitted gross sexual imposition charges Monday for molesting young girls.
Jason Castle, 37, of 400 Lincoln Boulevard, Apt. 43, Russells Point, pleaded guilty in Logan County Common Pleas Court to two third-degree felony GSI charges for having sexual contact with a a girl who was 9 years old on two occasions in December 2014 and January 2015.
Prosecutors said they will recommend two consecutive five-year prison sentences when the defendant appears for sentencing on May 2. He will also be labeled a Tier II sex offender and must register his address with authorities for 25 years.
Mr. Castle had previously been charged with a first-degree felony count of rape.
Chief Assistant Prosecutor Eric Stewart said the victim’s family was relieved by the plea agreement and that the now 10-year-old girl will not have to testify at trial.
• Devin Walborn, 20, of Urbana, pleaded guilty to a fourth-degree felony GSI for a July 12 incident in which he attempted to touch a 12-year-old girl at a West Liberty residence.
He faces up to 18 months in prison at the May 2 sentencing, but prosecutors and defense attorneys said they will recommend local jail and community control.
For more court news, see Tuesday’s Bellefontaine Examiner.