Coatesville Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Child Sexual Assaults

Anthony Charles Lawrence pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the repeated sexual abuse of a child over nearly a year.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A 44-year-old man from Coatesville, Pennsylvania has been sentenced to 13 to 35 years in state prison after pleading guilty to repeatedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13 over the course of nearly a year in West Lampeter Township.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of child sexual abuse and the need for strong law enforcement and judicial action to protect vulnerable minors and hold perpetrators accountable. The lengthy prison sentence reflects the severity of the crimes committed.

The details

Anthony Charles Lawrence pleaded guilty to charges including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse of a person younger than 13, statutory sexual assault, rape, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of minors. The sexual assaults occurred between September 2021 and June 2022, according to a criminal complaint filed by police.

  • The sexual assaults happened between September 2021 and June 2022.
  • Lawrence pleaded guilty to the charges on Monday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Anthony Charles Lawrence

A 44-year-old man from Coatesville, Pennsylvania who pleaded guilty to repeatedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13.

Lancaster County Judge Jeffrey Conrad

The judge who sentenced Lawrence to 13 to 35 years in state prison.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the critical importance of robust law enforcement, judicial oversight, and comprehensive sex offender registration to protect children from predatory abuse and ensure justice is served for victims and their families.