Spokane Man Sentenced to 101 Months to Life for Child Assault

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  Cameron J. Knight was sentenced to 101 months to life in prison on August 25, 2026“On August 25, 2026, in Spokane County Superior Court, Cameron J. Knight (25) was sentenced to 101 months to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of Child Molestation in the 1st Degree and Unlawful Imprisonment with Sexual Motivation in June.”
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  Cameron J. Knight is 25 years old“Cameron J. Knight (25) was sentenced to 101 months to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of Child Molestation in the 1st Degree and Unlawful Imprisonment with Sexual Motivation in June.”
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  Cameron J. Knight was sentenced for first-degree child molestation“Cameron J. Knight (25) was sentenced to 101 months to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of Child Molestation in the 1st Degree and Unlawful Imprisonment with Sexual Motivation in June.”
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  Cameron J. Knight was sentenced for unlawful imprisonment with sexual motivation“Cameron J. Knight (25) was sentenced to 101 months to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of Child Molestation in the 1st Degree and Unlawful Imprisonment with Sexual Motivation in June.”
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  The crime occurred in October 2023“The case stems from an incident in mid-October 2023 at a home in the Five Mile Prairie area.”
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  The crime occurred at a Five Mile Prairie home“The case stems from an incident in mid-October 2023 at a home in the Five Mile Prairie area.”
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  Cameron J. Knight assaulted a 4-year-old girl“the child victim told her mom that while she was sleeping, the defendant came into her room and touched her private parts.”
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  Cameron J. Knight blocked the child's mother in a bathroomNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Spokane County Superior Court imposed an exceptional sentence“Judge Marla Polin imposed an exceptional sentence upward, and sentenced Knight to 101 months to life in prison.”
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  The sentence was above the standard 67-89 month range“The State argued for an exceptional sentence above the 67-89 month standard range for Child Molestation, based on the jury’s finding, by special verdict, that the defendant knew or should have known that the victim was particularly vulnerable or incapable of resistance.”
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  The court cited Knight’s knowledge that the child was particularly vulnerable“the jury’s finding, by special verdict, that the defendant knew or should have known that the victim was particularly vulnerable or incapable of resistance.”
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  Knight must serve lifetime community custody“He will be required to serve lifetime community custody, to register as a sex offender, and to have no contact with the child victim for life.”
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  Knight must register as a sex offender“He will be required to serve lifetime community custody, to register as a sex offender, and to have no contact with the child victim for life.”
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  Knight must have no contact with the victim“He will be required to serve lifetime community custody, to register as a sex offender, and to have no contact with the child victim for life.”
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  Deputy Prosecutors Dallas Montaño and Richard Whaley handled the case“Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Dallas Montaño and Richard Whaley handled the case.”
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  The case was investigated by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office“Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Dallas Montaño and Richard Whaley handled the case. We thank them, our Victim/Witness Advocates, and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office for their strong work on this case.”