Press release
On Friday, March 9, 2018, Lance Riley pled guilty to Rape in the First Degree (a class B Felony) before County Court Judge Michael M. Mohun. Mr. Riley admitted to forcibly raping the child who was less than 17 years old at the time of the rape by strangling the victim during the sexual act. Mr. Riley will be sentenced to a 10 year determinate prison sentence followed by 18 years of post-release supervision. The defendant will be subject to the sex offender registration act at the appropriate time. The defendant still has pending charges in Livingston County relating to this case. The timing of any disposition on that matter is unknown at this time.
Sentencing has been scheduled for April 12, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Donald O’Geen and defended by Raymond P. Sciarrino.
“This plea is a complete vindication for the victim. Her courage of coming forward is unmatched. For months she has been under attack from members of the defendant’s family with the use of the media, social media, written letters and the “Free Lance Riley” Facebook page. Those days are forever gone with his admission in court on Friday. Due to the outstanding investigative work of the New York State Police, the strength and fortitude of the victim and the cooperation of many witnesses we were able to bring justice to the victim and protect society from this person for a long time to come. I look forward to the day he is sentenced and sent where he belongs,” said District Attorney Donald O’Geen.