In Indiana County Court today, 27-year-old Richard Charles Black of Homer City is scheduled for sentencing for a guilty plea to incest with a victim between the ages of 13 and 18. A companion charge of forcible rape will not be prosecuted.
Black admitted guilt to incest during a Plea Court appearance on January 28th, at which time Judge William Martin ordered a Megan’s Law evaluation by the Sexual Offender Assessment Board. Black’s attorney attempted to have the order vacated but was denied, and District Attorney Pat Dougherty subsequently indicated he will ask for a designation of Black as a sexually violent predator.
Judge Martin will hold a hearing on the D.A.’s request prior to today’s sentencing.
