East Bernstadt man sentenced for rape and sexual abuse

LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) – An East Bernstadt man is sentenced to more than 10 years behind bars for sexually assaulting a minor.

The Laurel County Circuit Court says 74-year-old Wilkie Smith was formally sentenced on Monday for first-degree rape and first-degree sexual abuse.

Smtih pleaded guilty to the charges back in August as part of a plea agreement.

Smith was sentenced to 11 years, as part of the plea agreement.