Buford man given 50-year prison sentence in child molestation, rape case

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Buford man given 50-year prison sentence in child molestation, rape case

Tommy Shane Brooks is escorted into court on Monday, April 30, 2018, in Gainesville, during his sentencing hearing. Brooks is convicted of rape, aggravated child molestation, two counts of child molestation and three counts of first-degree child cruelty. Brooks was sentenced to 50 years in prison. - photo by David Barnes

05012018 BROOKS 01.jpg — Tommy Shane Brooks is escorted into court on Monday, April 30, 2018, in Gainesville, during his sentencing hearing. Brooks is convicted of rape, aggravated child molestation, two counts of child molestation and three counts of first-degree child cruelty. Brooks was sentenced to 50 years in prison. - photo by David Barnes

Updated: May 1, 2018, 2:14 AM

Published: May 1, 2018, 1:14 AM

A Buford man was given a 50-year prison sentence a month after his trial for multiple sexual assault charges. The jury convicted Tommy Shane Brooks, 33, of rape, aggravated child molestation, two counts of child molestation and three counts of first-degree child cruelty March 29.

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