Episode
Max Sentence for West Virginia Sex Offender
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- Jun 12, 2026
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- 80
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Summary
A West Virginia man, Paul Edward Ritenour, 54, has been sentenced to the maximum penalty — 355 to 1,040 years — after being convicted of 24 sex offenses, including multiple counts of sexual assault against children under 12. The judge’s decision sends a stark message about the gravity of his crimes and the community’s demand for justice. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f2bd6f13475257df