COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio man who pleaded guilty to harassing a county sheriff in the state for nearly 20 years via letters, emails and websites has a sentencing date.
A criminal affidavit filed last year said the harassment began in 1999 when Columbus resident William Young was arrested by a Delaware County officer on a menacing charge.
Delaware County Sheriff Russell Martin wasn’t identified in the affidavit but confirmed in a statement that he was that officer and has been subject to harassment ever since.
Young pleaded guilty in federal court earlier this year to a charge of cyberstalking. He faces five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Judge Michael Watson on Friday set a May 1 sentencing date.
A message was left with Young’s attorney seeking comment.
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