Zanesville man sentenced for rape against a minor

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A Zanesville man was sentenced Monday in Muskingum County Court for rape against a minor.

50-year-old William Lewis plead guilty in August to one count each of rape, gross sexual imposition, and endangering a child. His crimes came against a minor who was less than 10-years-old.

Judge Kelly Cottrill sentenced Lewis to 14 years in prison. He also must register as a Tier III sex offender.