Ohio Man Gets 40 Years for Raping Boy

(Lucas County, Ohio) A 22-year-old Spencer Township man, Dale Boerio, was sentenced by Judge Linda Jennings this past week to 40 years to life in prison for raping a 9-year-old boy.

Boerio was handed consecutive sentences of 15 years to life for the two counts of rape and consecutive five-year terms for the two counts of gross sexual imposition.

He first will be eligible to appear before the state parole board when he is 62.

"Your pattern of abhorrent behavior has emotionally damaged this child for the rest of his life," Judge Jennings told Boerio.

"Because of your sexual abuse, this little boy has suffered physical abuse as well," she added.

Given a chance to address the court, Boerio expressed innocence.