Putnam County Couple Sentenced to Maximum Term for Child Abuse and Neglect
In Putnam County, West Virginia, Jonathan Riley and Abigail Riley were sentenced to the maximum of nine to 45 years in prison for child abuse and neglect that caused bodily injury to a 10-year-old child between December 2024 and May…
Charleston Huntington, WV, September 25, 2026 —
Jonathan Riley and Abigail Riley have received the maximum prison sentence in Putnam County, West Virginia, for charges of child abuse and neglect. The couple was sentenced to a term of nine to 45 years in the state penitentiary.
The charges stem from incidents occurring between December 2024 and May 2025. During this period, the Rileys were found to have subjected a 10-year-old child to abuse and neglect, which resulted in bodily injury to the child. The court determined that the maximum possible sentence was warranted given the nature of the offenses.
Child abuse and neglect are serious offenses that carry significant legal consequences. In West Virginia, as in many jurisdictions, these crimes are prosecuted vigorously to protect vulnerable individuals. Bodily injury resulting from such actions typically leads to more severe penalties. The sentence imposed reflects the gravity with which the court views the defendants’ actions and their impact on the victim.
The sentencing concluded legal proceedings related to the incidents. Specific details regarding the circumstances of the abuse, the exact nature of the bodily injury sustained by the child, or the prosecution’s timeline beyond the specified date range were not detailed in the sentencing information. The maximum sentence was imposed, indicating the severity of the findings by the court.
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