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Man who filmed infant sex abuse sentenced to 205-775 years in prison

The judge said Richard Smith II was one of the most evil people she'd ever encountered.
Credit: West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority
Richard Smith II

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia man convicted of filming an infant being sexually abused will likely spend life in prison. 

Kanawha Circuit Judge Tera Salango sentenced 41-year-old Richard Smith II on Wednesday to serve between 205 and 775 years behind bars. 

Smith was convicted last month of sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian or person in position of trust. 

The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports Judge Salango told Smith he was one of the most evil people she'd ever encountered when she handed down the sentence. Smith declined to speak during the hearing.

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