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Former UC Santa Barbara Student Arian Eteghaei Sentenced to 30 Years to Life for Sexual Assaults
Just the facts
A jury convicted Arian Eteghaei of forcible rape, forcible sexual penetration, and misdemeanor domestic violence involving multiple victims while he was enrolled as a student at UC Santa Barbara. Following the jury's verdict in January, Eteghaei briefly escaped from courthouse custody before being recaptured, resulting in an additional felony escape charge filed in March. Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch confirmed the sentence of 30 years to life in state prison. The case highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement and victim advocates to address sexual violence in university communities.
Why this is news
A California state court sentenced 24-year-old former University of California, Santa Barbara student Arian Eteghaei to 30 years to life in prison following his conviction on multiple sexual assault charges. Prosecutors stated the sentencing concludes a legal proceeding involving crimes committed on and near the university campus.
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