A California man has received a lengthy prison sentence for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Pennsylvania. Don A. Robison, aged 44, from Milpitas, was sentenced to a prison term ranging from 75 to 150 years after being convicted by a jury in Blair County earlier this year.
The conviction, announced by Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, included multiple charges: three counts of unlawful contact with a minor, two counts of indecent assault of a child, corruption of minors, and criminal use of a communication facility. As part of the sentencing, the judge classified Robison as a sexually violent predator, indicating he poses a continuing threat to the public.
Robison’s criminal history is troubling. Prosecutors revealed that he was already a registered sex offender in California when he targeted the victim in Pennsylvania. Using deceptive tactics, he posed online as a 13-year-old to gain the girl’s trust through electronic communications. Investigators found that he traveled to Altoona, Pennsylvania, where he convinced the minor to disable her home’s security systems. This allowed him to enter the residence and commit the assault.
Attorney General Sunday emphasized the gravity of Robison’s actions, labeling him a repeat offender who exploited a child’s trust to perpetrate serious crimes. He noted that the substantial sentence ensures Robison will not have the opportunity to harm another child in the future.
The case was handled by Deputy Attorney General Kimberly Moraski and Deputy Attorney General Jacob Jividen, who presented the facts that led to Robison’s conviction. This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in protecting vulnerable minors from predatory behavior and underscores the importance of swift justice in such serious matters.
The lengthy sentence serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of sexual violence against minors and the commitment of law enforcement to safeguarding children in the community.
