CHILD MOLESTER TO SERVE 30 YEARS

February 9, 2009
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(Anderson, SC). James Kennedy, 64, was sentenced today to 30 years in prison by the Honorable J.C. “Buddy” Nicholson after pleading guilty on Friday to 3 counts of Lewd Act, 3 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 2nd degree, 1 count of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 1st degree, and 1 count of Carnal Knowledge of a Woman Child. Mr. Kennedy admitted to sexually molesting 5 different victims over a 30-year period, from 1971 until 1997. 

Judge Nicholson sentenced the defendant as follows: Carnal Knowledge of a Woman Child-30 years; Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 1st degree-25 years concurrent; 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 2nd degree-20 years each concurrent; 1 count of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 2nd degree-5 years consecutive to the 25 year sentence; and 3 counts of Lewd Act-10 years each concurrent. 

“There is no punishment that can ever make up for what he did to his victims,” said Solicitor Chrissy Adams. “I’m pleased, however, that the sentence handed down today means the defendant will most likely spend the rest of his natural life behind bars where he belongs.”