Doug Ely receives 55-year sentence

Doug Ely, standing before Judge Trevor Stephens on Monday, was sentenced to 55-years in jail. During a week-long jury trial held in June, Doug Ely was found guilty of two counts of First Degree Sexual Abuse of a Minor, and one count of Second Degree Sexual Abuse of a Minor which was merged into Count One.

Ely’s complete sentence is 55-years with twelve and a half suspended and fifteen years of probation. He will also be required to register as a sex offender for life after being released on two charges of first degree sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 16. An additional condition of the...