Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 35 Years After Admitting to Abusing Seven Girls

FALL RIVER (WBSM) — A Mansfield man has been sentenced to up to 35 years in state prison after pleading guilty to a total of 42 charges, including 12 counts of aggravated rape of a child, and 20 counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14.

Details of the Charges Against DeAngelo Johnson

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III said DeAngelo Johnson, 40, also pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court today to one count of rape, five counts of assault to rape a child, five counts of indecent assault and battery on a person 14 and over, and one count of enticing a child under 16.

Johnson was sentenced to serve 25 to 35 years in state prison, followed by 15 years of supervised probation.

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Prosecutors Detail Years of Abuse

Between September 21, 2017, and November 2024, Johnson repeatedly sexually molested and raped two close female relatives when they were between the ages of 10 and 16 at his residence in Norton and Mansfield.

He also sexually molested and abused five of the girls’ close female friends, all of whom were under the age of 14. Johnson often sexually abused his victims at night while they were sleeping.

Bristol County DA Responds to Guilty Plea

“The defendant sexually abused two close family members and five of their friends. The defendant is clearly a predator and has a very disturbed and perverted mind,” Quinn said. “I am pleased that the defendant pleaded guilty and accepted responsibility and spared the victims from having to testify.”

“The sentences imposed by the court, totaling 35 years, are well deserved,” he said. “I commend the victims’ courage in coming forward and persevering through this most difficult ordeal. I hope and pray that they can move forward with their lives.”