By Associated Press - Saturday, August 27, 2016

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) - A Williston man who admitted to having sexual encounters with two underage girls last year has been sentenced to five years in prison.

The Williston Herald reports (https://bit.ly/2bDYylT) that 31-year-old Eric Hutchinson pleaded guilty to corruption of a minor. He was originally charged with gross sexual imposition.

Police released few details about the incidents, but say Hutchinson had sex several times with the teens in August and September of last year. Authorities say the victims were ages 14 and 15.



Hutchinson apologized during his sentencing hearing and said he regrets his actions.

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Information from: Williston Herald, https://www.willistonherald.com

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