A former Tyler pharmacist was sentenced to 32 years in prison Tuesday for the sexual assault of a child younger than 16.
James Prosperie, 74, was sentenced to 16 years for sexual assault of a child and 16 years for indecency with a child involving sexual conduct.
The Smith County District Attorney’s Office said the sentences will be served consecutively.
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Prosperie pleaded guilty to the charges in April in the case, which occurred in summer and involved a 14-year-old child, according to an arrest warrant affidavit filed by Tyler Police.
Prosperie was arrested at his home in 2013 after a short standoff with authorities.