Teen Accused of Child Abuse Gets 33 Years | Madison News

A 17-year-old from Rockford, Illinois, Ethan Brown, received a 33-year sentence—20 years in prison plus 13 years of supervised release—for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl in Wisconsin during family visits in 2017-2018. Two additional victims later came forward with similar claims, leading to his conviction on three counts. Despite his defense citing youth and requesting probation, Judge Derrick Grubb emphasized the lack of remorse and the lasting harm caused, delivering a harsh sentence that underscores the critical need for accountability and child protection—even when truth surfaces years later. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5dec7ccd68a2c73