MARQUETTE, MI— An Ishpeming man will spend a minimum of six years in prison for sexually assaulting children.
Thomas Pascoe, 38, was charged with three counts of 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct. The victims in the cases were all under the age of 13.
He was sentenced Wednesday to a minimum of 71 months, 57 months and 57 months for the three separate convictions. By law, they will run concurrently.
Marquette County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Andy Griffin, who prosecuted the defendant, stated, “Mr. Pascoe is a child predator. He sexually assaulted three different children over many years. He took something from them that they’ll never have back: their innocence; however, each of them stood up for themselves and testified against him, and their strength and resilience helped to put this predator behind bars where he belongs. I commend these three survivors and am honored that I was able to work with them in these cases.”
Pascoe will also be required to register as a sex offender on Michigan’s public registry for the rest of his life. Upon release from prison, he will be subject to lifetime GPS monitoring.
