Man sentenced to life in prison for rape of child
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December 20, 2021

Man sentenced to life in prison for rape of child

By Mac Cordell

Michael Scott Chute, left, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for raping a child. Above, Chute, standing, reads a statement to the court, as defense attorneys Elizabeth Mote, center, and Stephen Wolfe look on. (Photo submitted)

A local man is going to prison for the rest of his life ...

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