Botts sentenced for 2002 crimes

Answering for crimes he committed eight years ago, James Anthony Botts was sentenced to jail on Monday.

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In the summer of 2002, Botts attempted to force himself on a girl who was younger than 13 years old at the time, according to court records.

As he entered the plea, the victim sat in the courtroom red-faced, obviously fighting tears. Originally charged with sexual battery and indecent exposure, those were the crimes, Botts plead guilty to.

Criminal Court Judge Shayne Sexton sentenced Botts to 90 days behind bars, according to the plea agreement. After he is released, Botts will spend two years on probation.

Aside from these requirements, he must register as a sexual offender and have no contact with the victim.