Dickinson, N.D. (AP) A man accused of sexually abusing a 5-month-old girl is facing life in prison after changing his plea during his trial in Dickinson.
Dan Pruett on Thursday entered Alford Pleas to charges of gross sexual imposition and aggravated assault in the alleged November 2013 incident. Pruett is in his mid-40's.
An Alford Plea is one in which a defendant acknowledges there was sufficient evidence for conviction but does not admit guilt.
Prosecutors said the infant suffered marks and bruises all over her body. Jurors saw a videotaped interview in which Pruett told authorities he had tried to perform CPR on the child after waking up and finding her limp.
The child's father testified she was on life support after the attack but is now doing well.