Zanesville man sentenced to prison for rape

Diallo Jah-Quan Cummings, 22, of Zanesville, appeared before Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas Judge Mark C. Fleegle earlier this month for sentencing. Cummings received a sentence of at least eight years in prison for the felony crime of rape.

It is alleged that between December 2022 and January 2023, Cummings sexually assaulted the victim. The victim disclosed the assaults to case workers at Muskingum County Adult and Child Protective Services, who notified law enforcement authorities.

In November 2023, Cummings pleaded guilty to the charges against him.

Muskingum County Prosecuting Attorney Ron Welch says obtaining justice for victims is a team effort.

“The successful prosecution of sexual assault cases is a team effort,” Prosecutor Welch said. “Prosecuting sexual assault requires a victim brave enough to report the assault, children’s service workers trained to help the child, law enforcement who properly investigate the case, and a community which is both ready and willing to support victims and hold predators accountable for crimes.”

Prosecutor Welch says judges who recognize how abuse harms victims are also part of that team.

“This combination of factors, along with judges who realize the devastating effects of abuse, allow our community to be a safer place for everyone,” Prosecutor Welch said.

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