Berlin Man Sentenced for Sexual Child Abuse

A Berlin man has been sentenced to life in prison for two counts 2^nd degree rape.  A Worcester County judge last week sentenced 61 year old Keith Mariani to life in prison with all but 15 years suspended for one count of 2^nd degree rape.  Mariani was sentenced to serve another 15 years for his conviction on a second count of 2^nd degree rape.  The sentences are to be served consecutively and without the possibility of parole.  After finishing his 30 year sentence, Marini will be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.  The charges stem from a complaint last February of child sexual abuse to the Worcester County Sheriff’s office.  The investigation showed Mariani repeatedly sexually abused a child in his home over a two year period.  Child pornography was also found on 3 of Mariani’s cell phones involving unidentified victims.