Chester County Man Sentenced for Repeated Sexual Assault of Underage Girl

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A 44-year-old Chester County man named Anthony Charles Lawrence was sentenced to 13 to 35 years in state prison after pleading guilty to repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting an underage girl over a seven-month period from late 2021 to mid-2022. Lawrence must register as a sex offender and will be evaluated to determine if he is a sexually violent predator.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sexual abuse and exploitation of minors, which can have severe and long-lasting impacts on victims. It also underscores the importance of the criminal justice system holding perpetrators accountable for such heinous crimes.

The details

According to the court, Lawrence raped the teenage victim multiple times at a residence in West Lampeter Township, Pennsylvania between October 2021 and June 2022. The victim reported the abuse to police, leading to Lawrence turning himself in on February 21, 2023. Lawrence pleaded guilty on February 9, 2026 to charges including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, statutory sexual assault, rape, and corruption of minors.

• Lawrence raped the victim multiple times from late 2021 until mid-2022.
• Lawrence turned himself in to police on February 21, 2023.
• Lawrence pleaded guilty on February 9, 2026 and was sentenced the same day.

What’s next

As part of his sentence, Lawrence must register as a sex offender and will be evaluated to determine if he is a sexually violent predator.