CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WENY) --  A man was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for predatory sexual assault against a child, according to the Chemung County District Attorney.

District Attorney Weedon Wetmore says the indictment alleged the crime happened on or about December 1, 2022.  69-year-old Edward Wheaton was sentenced on the charge of allegedly committing a criminal sexual act with a child younger than 13-years-old, according to the DA's office. 

Wheaton must register as a sex offender, and final orders of protection were issued on behalf of the victims.