Jefferson County man faces up to 180 years in prison

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BROOKVILLE — A Jefferson County man has been sentenced to 90-to-180 years in state prison after being found guilty on 61 rape and sexual assault charges.

According to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, 51-year-old Douglas Poole was found guilty of sexually abusing a teen girl for years.

District Attorney Jeff Burkett said he is pleased with the sentence and the measure of justice that it provides for the victim in the case.

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