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GEORGETOWN, DEL. —
Former Lewes and Milford pediatrician Earl Bradley was sentenced to life in prison Friday morning to for the rape, assault and exploitation of more than 100 underage victims over a 10-year period.
The sentencing came two months after Bradley was found guilty of 14 counts of first-degree rape, five counts of second-degree assault and five counts of sexual exploitation of a child.
The sentence included 14 life sentences plus 164 years in prison at level five security with no chance of parole. Bradley's June trial only took a day as the defense called no witnesses nor cross examined the two witnessed called by the prosecution.
Attorneys from both sides began the trial with the agreement to consolidate the original 470 charges into 24. Video evidence submitted by the prosecution, which Bradley's public defender Dean Johnson objected to, showed Bradley raping and assaulting 86 victims.
During the trial, Delaware State Police Det. Scott Garland, who testified, said the average age of all the identified victims was just more than 3 years old. That average also included two 14-year-old girls.
Bradley was also ordered to reimburse $66,528 to the Victims Assistance Program based out of the Attourney General's Office, which helped the victims in this case.
"We often have a natural tendency to blame ourselves when these acts occur, but you must realize you are not at all at fault," said Superior Court Judge William C. Carpenter to parents in the courtroom. "You and your children have done nothing wrong."
Bradley, wearing a charcoal grey Department of Corrections jumpsuit, stared down at the floor while the judge read him his sentence. Neitther he nor his publc defender, Dean Johnson, made any statement during the hearing.
Attorney Beau Biden said outside the courthouse said he was satisfied with the sentencing.
"This has been a tragic, tragic ordeal for the families of these victims, Biden said. " "We're going to be here for them for the long haul and provide all tge services they need."
Jason Miller, public information officer for the Delaware Department of Justice, said the defense was expected to appeal the sentencing.
In addition, a scond indictment was filed by the Delaware Childrens Advocacy Center, he said. That case is expected to be heard in June of next year.
Former Lewes and Milford pediatrician Earl Bradley was sentenced to life in prison Friday morning to for the rape, assault and exploitation of more than 100 underage victims over a 10-year period.
The sentencing came two months after Bradley was found guilty of 14 counts of first-degree rape, five counts of second-degree assault and five counts of sexual exploitation of a child.
The sentence included 14 life sentences plus 164 years in prison at level five security with no chance of parole. Bradley's June trial only took a day as the defense called no witnesses nor cross examined the two witnessed called by the prosecution.
Attorneys from both sides began the trial with the agreement to consolidate the original 470 charges into 24. Video evidence submitted by the prosecution, which Bradley's public defender Dean Johnson objected to, showed Bradley raping and assaulting 86 victims.
During the trial, Delaware State Police Det. Scott Garland, who testified, said the average age of all the identified victims was just more than 3 years old. That average also included two 14-year-old girls.
Bradley was also ordered to reimburse $66,528 to the Victims Assistance Program based out of the Attourney General's Office, which helped the victims in this case.
"We often have a natural tendency to blame ourselves when these acts occur, but you must realize you are not at all at fault," said Superior Court Judge William C. Carpenter to parents in the courtroom. "You and your children have done nothing wrong."
Bradley, wearing a charcoal grey Department of Corrections jumpsuit, stared down at the floor while the judge read him his sentence. Neitther he nor his publc defender, Dean Johnson, made any statement during the hearing.
Attorney Beau Biden said outside the courthouse said he was satisfied with the sentencing.
"This has been a tragic, tragic ordeal for the families of these victims, Biden said. " "We're going to be here for them for the long haul and provide all tge services they need."
Jason Miller, public information officer for the Delaware Department of Justice, said the defense was expected to appeal the sentencing.
In addition, a scond indictment was filed by the Delaware Childrens Advocacy Center, he said. That case is expected to be heard in June of next year.
