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MAN SENTENCED FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING WOMAN UNDER ANESTHESIA

(Richmond, IN)--A man was sentenced Monday for sexually assaulting a woman while she was unconscious under the effects of anesthesia at a Wayne County hospital.  23-year-old Lars Nelson was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison with three years suspended after pleading guilty to rape when the victim is unaware of the defendant’s actions.  The incident occurred two years ago.  The patient awoke to find Nelson assaulting her.  In subsequent police interviews, Nelson admitted to committing the act.