Joshua Fortner was sentenced to three years and ten months in prison, followed by five years of probation after he was convicted of multiple assault charges.
Fortner was convicted of:
- Child abuse
- Strangulation
- Assault & battery of a family member
- No medical attention to an injured child
Fortner has a previous child abuse conviction on his record. According to his online court record, he was on a probation period when the offense occurred. He was found guilty of violating his probation terms as well at a separate hearing.
Staunton man imprisoned for repeat child abuse conviction
Joshua Fortner was sentenced to three years and ten months in prison after he was convicted of multiple assault charges.
