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Accused rapist in Batavia given seven years on sexual abuse conviction

By Howard B. Owens

A 21-year-old Batavia man originally accused of rape with a possible sentence of 25 years in prison, received a seven-year sentence today on a reduced charge of sexual abuse.

Patrick J. Donahue, of 44 Williams St., Batavia, was arrested in January and accused of raping a 30-year-old woman at a residence on Walnut Street.

In July, Donahue accepted a plea reducing the charge to sexual abuse.

In court today, Judge Robert Noonan told Donahue his crime was "a slight grade below murder."

Once released, Donahue will spend 10 years on probation.

Reporting for this story provided by Geoff Redick, WBTA.

Gary Spencer

" In court today, Judge Robert Noonan told Donahue his crime was "a slight grade below murder." " and with that he gets 7 years, could have been 25, but we plea bargained down to a 7 year sentence. Gotta love the judicial system!

Sep 6, 2011, 9:46pm Permalink

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