OMAHA, Neb. — A judge sentenced a Utah man in a child sexual assault case.
In March, Marcus Stewart pleaded guilty to first-degree sexual assault of a child after meeting a minor online and then traveling to Omaha where he sexually assaulted the child.
On Tuesday, Stewart was sentenced to 40 to 45 years behind bars.
“This sentence reflects the gravity of this offense and underscores our commitment to protecting children and seeking justice for victims. Cases involving crimes against children are among the most serious we prosecute. We are grateful to the investigators and prosecutors who worked diligently to bring this case to a resolution and to the victim and family for their courage throughout the process,” Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said.