This from the Department of Law, today:
Bethel – John Leopold of Alakanuk has been sentenced to 99 years in prison for sexual assault in the first degree and incest.
Superior Court Judge Leonard Devaney imposed the sentence Thursday, based upon Leopold’s convictions after a jury trial in Bethel in April on those counts and on sexual assault in the second degree.
Leopold had two prior felony convictions, for sexual assault in the second degree and assault in the third degree. At Thursday’s sentencing hearing, reports indicated that he had victimized at least six people in incidents of sexual assault or sexual abuse dating from 1986.
Leopold’s sentence is literally 99 years as, due to a prior sexual assault felony, he will not be able to accrue “good time.”
“This was a significant case for the Bethel area,” said prosecutor Dwayne McConnell. “I have been prosecuting for 25 years, and I hope this sends a message to sex offenders that they can never see freedom again if they re-offend.”
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