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Man found guilty in Mahoning County rape case
According to Judge Anthony Donofrio's court, 30-year-old Franklin Herns was found guilty on one count of rape.
Wednesday, March 29th 2023, 2:35 PM EDT
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A Valley man has been found guilty of rape in court Wednesday afternoon.
According to Judge Anthony Donofrio's court, 30-year-old Franklin Herns was found guilty on one count of rape.
An indictment from August of 2022 states the charge stems from an incident from September of 2013 in which Herns engaged in sexual conduct with a female victim who was 18 years old at the time. Herns was 20 years old at this time.
The indictment did not provide any further information on the case.
Herns is scheduled for sentencing on April 5.