A Warren man has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for raping an eight-year-old girl on Christmas Eve 2023.

The sentence was handed down on Wednesday against 46-year-old David Varner, who pleaded guilty last month to two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

The charges stem from the rape of an eight-year-old victim on Christmas Eve 2023, during which Varner fondled the victim and had sex with her.

If Varner is ever released from prison, he will have to register as a Tier 3 sex offender four times a year for the rest of his life.