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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW EMERGENCY SERVICES ... Gap fire eclipses 17,500 acres but is slowed by cooler, moist marine air ... Judge tells driver in Medford shooting he learned 'a nasty little lesson' ... EMERGENCY SERVICES ... Gap fire eclipses 17,500 acres but is slowed by cooler, moist marine air ... Judge tells driver in Medford shooting he learned 'a nasty little lesson' ... COURTS Heroin addict gets 10 years for sexually abusing girl Comment By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Follow @@VickieAldous MailTribune.com By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Follow @@VickieAldous Posted Sep. 1, 2016 at 4:07 PM Updated Sep 1, 2016 at 4:11 PM By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Follow @@VickieAldous Posted Sep. 1, 2016 at 4:07 PM Updated Sep 1, 2016 at 4:11 PM » Social News A heroin addict who sexually abused a little girl has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Patrick O'Ryan McShan, 28, of Phoenix pleaded no contest to two counts of first-degree sexual abuse Thursday in Jackson County Circuit Court. With the no contest plea, he did not admit guilt, but conceded prosecutors would likely prove their case at trial. Family members of the girl berated McShan for smirking during his court appearance, saying he is a liar who has never shown remorse for the crimes. "Living with this man was like living with the devil," the victim's mother said. "He hurt this family in more ways than one. He came to her room night after night, hurting her. I really hope at some point he feels remorse." McShan was accused of sexually abusing the girl, who is now 10, on or between March 2014 and March 2016, according to an indictment. The victim's grandmother said McShan came into the house, stole from the mother, who is disabled, and abused the girl. "He is a predator and a monster and should never be let out of prison," the grandmother said. According to court testimony, there was drug use by adults in the home where the victim lived. Defense attorney Alyssa Bartholomew said McShan entered the no contest plea because of his heroin addiction. She said McShan does feel remorse, and his actions have hurt both his own and the victim's family. "It breaks my heart," she said. "It breaks everyone's heart." Judge Patricia Crain said McShan's drug addiction is not an excuse for his behavior. "Victimizing a child is unforgivable," Crain said. "You can use the excuse, 'I was high.' So what? You chose to get high." Crain urged McShan to stay away from drugs when he's released from prison and to consider the impacts of his drug use on himself and others. "Look where it's led you. Look where it's led the victim," she said. Reach staff reporter Vickie Aldous at 541-776-4486 or [email protected] . Follow her at www.twitter.com/VickieAldous . By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Follow @@VickieAldous MailTribune.com By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Follow @@VickieAldous Posted Sep. 1, 2016 at 4:07 PM Updated Sep 1, 2016 at 4:11 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501