BRADFORD COUNTY, PA – A 71-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 to 32 years in state prison following his conviction for indecent assault of a child and corruption of minors.
Richard Lee Gilliland Sr. was found guilty in July 2024 of multiple offenses, including felonies and a misdemeanor. His attempts to have the sentence reduced were recently denied.
Case Background
🔹 Victim: 7-year-old child
🔹 Crime: Indecent assault, corruption of minors
🔹 Investigation led by: Pennsylvania State Police
The charges stem from a Pennsylvania State Police investigation that began after a 7-year-old child reported inappropriate touching by Gilliland.
Sentencing & Legal Proceedings
Gilliland was sentenced to a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 32 years in a Pennsylvania state prison. His motions to reduce the sentence were denied, ensuring he serves the full extent of his punishment as determined by the court.
Authorities urge anyone with information about child abuse to report it immediately to law enforcement.