MADRAS, OR -- A Madras man has pleaded guilty to rape and other charges in a case involving a 10-year-old victim. The girl reported she had been sexually abused by Christopher Licence starting when she was just six.

Detectives began communicating with Licence, posing as the girl. Prosecutors say he attempted to coach her what to say in a medical appointment if she was asked about sexual activity.

Licence was arrested at his job and confessed. The 37-year-old was sentenced this week to 50 years in prison and is not eligible for early release. His attorney had asked for a 25-year sentence due to  a lack of signficant criminal history and a traumatic brain injury she said impacted his judgment.