FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
May 18, 2011
For More Information, contact:
Luther Strange
Joy Patterson (334) 242-7491
Alabama Attorney General
Suzanne Webb (334) 242-7351
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AG STRANGE ANNOUNCES MAXIMUM SENTENCE OF 20 YEARS FOR MAN
CONVICTED OF SEXUAL ABUSE AGAINST CHILD IN MACON COUNTY
(MONTGOMERY) – Attorney General Luther Strange announced that an
Elmore County man was sentenced this morning to the maximum term of 20 years
imprisonment for sexual abuse of a child under 12-years-old.
Nicky Marsh, 37, was found guilty by a jury in Macon County Circuit Court on
April 22, following a trial that began on April 20. The Attorney General’s Office
presented DNA, medical and other evidence during the trial that showed Marsh had
abused a young girl.
“The work done by our Violent Crimes Division involves heartbreaking cases
such as this one, of horrible crimes that devastate innocent lives,” said Attorney General
Strange. “It is important to this Office that these sex offenders are punished for their
wrongdoing and that victims receive a measure of justice for the pain they have
suffered. I am committed to the aggressive prosecution and sentencing of these
despicable criminals, and the maximum penalty imposed in this case should send a
message that sex crimes against children will bring severe penalties.”
Attorney General Strange commended Assistant Attorneys General Kelly
Hawkins and Ben Baxley of his Violent Crimes Division, the special agents of his
Investigations Division, and Doris Hancock of his Victims Service Office. He also
thanked the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, noting in particular Chris Ogden who
served as lead investigator for this case.
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