DELAWARE COUNTY, Ohio — A father who abused his 7 kids for 18 years will spend 17 and a half years in prison.
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44-year-old Jason Fuller pleaded guilty to seven counts of endangering children for the physical, emotional, and psychological abuse he inflicted on his children, our news partners at WBNS-10 TV reported.
His abuse reportedly spanned 18 years and each count relates to a different child.
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Delaware County prosecutors said he used excessive and arbitrary punishment on the children over the course of nine years, including using belts on them, causing bruises, restraint, limiting contact with family members, locking them in a shed, feeding them dog food and forcing them to exercise to the point it caused one of the children to lose consciousness.
“Jason Fuller’s sentence is almost one year in prison for every year he terrorized his family. We are extremely thankful these victims will be protected from him while he serves his prison sentence,” Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Schiffel said.
His wife, Kristelle Fuller, was charged with permitting child abuse and intimidation. She will spend two years probation on an obstructing justice charge for her role.
Both parents instructed their children to lie about the abuse to the authorities to protect Jason, according to prosecutors.
To report child abuse, call local law enforcement or family services or call 1-855-OH-CHILD (855-642-4453).
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