Lewisburg Man Sentenced to Up to 25 Years for Child Sexual Assault

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A 50-year-old Lewisburg, West Virginia man named Michael Leon Baker has been sentenced to a possible 5 to 25 years in prison followed by 50 years of extended supervision for the sexual assault of a male child under the age of 16 between 2005 and 2006. Baker was convicted on five counts of third-degree sexual assault and will serve consecutive sentences for some counts in prison and others through monitored home confinement.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of prosecuting and sentencing perpetrators of child sexual abuse, an issue that continues to devastate communities. The lengthy sentence and extended supervision period reflect the severity of Baker's crimes and the justice system's efforts to protect vulnerable minors from predatory behavior.

The details

According to the indictment, Michael Leon Baker engaged in sexual intercourse with a male child under the age of 16 on multiple occasions between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2006. He was convicted on five counts of third-degree sexual assault and sentenced to consecutive terms of 1 to 5 years in prison on each count, totaling a possible 5 to 25 years. After completing the prison sentences for the first three counts, Baker will serve the sentences for the remaining two counts through monitored home confinement. Following his incarceration and home confinement, he will be subject to 50 years of extended supervision.

• The incidents occurred between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2006.
• Baker was sentenced on February 12, 2026.

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