Newton man sentenced to 152 years in prison in sex offenses case

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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A Newton man was sentenced to at least 152 years in prison after a Catawba County jury convicted him of 19 counts of sex offenses with two minor women this week.

This week, the jury needed less than an hour to convict 51-year-old Michael Anthony Myers. The sentencing capped a three-week trial in Catawba County Superior Court, according to a news release from District Attorney Scott Reilly's office.

Judge William A. Wood sentenced Myers Tuesday.

Judge Wood handed down judgments in favor of the defendant which included four counts of rape of a victim aged 15 or under; two counts of statutory sexual offense with a victim 15 years of age or younger; two counts of incest; six counts of sexual conduct by a substitute parent; and five counts of indecent liberties with a child.

Additionally, the judge issued a permanent no contact order and ruled that the defendant must register as a sex offender for a period of 30 years.

“Today, justice was served,” said Assistant District Attorney Jessica Phillips. “This result underlines our commitment to achieving justice for victims of sexual abuse and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. »

The offenses against the two female victims began when they were both around 10 years old and lasted for four to six years.

Will Garrett led the investigation on behalf of the Newton Police Department with assistance from the Catawba County Child Advocacy and Protection Center (CAPC).