Zanesville Man Loses Appeal, Will Continue Serving 16-Year Prison Sentence for Attempted Rape of Minor

Zanesville man loses appeal, will continue serving 16-year prison sentence for attempted rape of minor

ZANESVILLE, OH (WTRF) - On June 26, 2025, after a two-day trial, Benjamin Mercer, 29, was found guilty by jury of attempted rape of a child under 13, a felony of the first degree and gross sexual imposition of a child under 13, a felony of the third degree. At the time of the crime, [...]

Longbottom sentenced for rape, gross sexual imposition

A 21-count indictment was filed against Cody Daniel Longbottom, 22, of Mt. Orab, on May 22, 2025 in case number CRI20252062. The indictment charged Longbottom with four counts of rape, felonies of the first degree; seven counts of gross sexual imposition, felonies of the third degree; two counts of rape, felonies of the first degree; four counts of gross sexual imposition, felonies of the fourth… Source