March 29, 2024

Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for sex abuse

MASON CITY — A Mason City man has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for third-degree sexual abuse involving a 14-year-old girl.

Brent Champney, 30, pleaded guilty in April to the charge. He was accused of having sex with an underage girl. Champney was sentenced Monday in Cerro Gordo County District Court and ordered to pay $761 to the Crime Victim Compensation Program. He must also register as a sex offender upon his release from prison.