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flag Matthew Lance sentenced to 189 months to life for sexually abusing five relatives aged 6 to 8 from 2018.

flag Matthew R. Lance, 36, of Spokane, was sentenced to 189 months to life in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges involving the sexual abuse of five children over five years starting in 2018. flag The victims, aged 6 to 8, were relatives of Lance, who was in a position of trust. flag Charges included child molestation, rape of a child, indecent exposure, and communicating with a minor for immoral purposes. flag Judge Tony Hazel imposed the sentence, which matches the mid-range of guidelines. flag Lance must serve lifetime community custody, register as a sex offender for life, and have no contact with the victims. flag The case was prosecuted by Scott Donahue with support from victim advocates and the Spokane Police Department.

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