Crime & Safety

Manchester Man Facing Prison Time for Sexual Assault

The 53-year-old allegedly abused a teen girl over the course of two years.

Fred Parham pleaded guilty on Thursday to three counts of second-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.

His plea agreement is for 15 years in prison and 10 years of special parole, although his public defender will be able to argue for a lesser sentence.

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The abuse occurred when the victim was 13 and 14 and it is likely that Parham infected the girl with herpes.

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