CORTLAND, N.Y. — A Cortland County man pled guilty in court Tuesday to sexual abuse of a child.
Cortland County District Attorney Patrick Perfetti announced Tuesday Robert Shulte, 45, entered a plea of guilty to course of sexual conduct against a child in the first degree.
Shulte’s sentencing is scheduled in Cortland County Court on July 16.
“This was a case where the abuse went on over a period of time, at least with the plea the victim and family can look forward to the sentencing and maybe attain some degree of closure,” said District Attorney Perfetti.
Perfetti also thanked the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office for their superb work in preserving evidence in the case, saying their work and continued training are worth the investment of our local law enforcement and human service agencies.
“This prosecution was successful because the victim reported the crime and the victim was courageous in coming forward to testify,” said Chief Assistant District Attorney Jessica Weyant.