January 18, 2011

HIV-Positive Virginia Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison

An HIV-positive Virginia man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for having sex with a minor and transmitting the virus to her, The Amherst New Era Progress reports. Carlos Rose pleaded guilty to 11 felony counts of child pornography, carnal knowledge of a child, indecent liberties and infected sexual battery. Rose, 41, was aware of his status when he had sex with the girl, who is now 15 years old. They met on Facebook. Rose was sentenced to 135 years, but 85 years were suspended, leaving him to serve 50 years.

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