After having sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl,  Anthony Holmes, 33, of Evansville, Indiana will spend a minimum of 96 months to 15 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections for his actions.

Holmes received felony charges for criminal sexual conduct. Judge Angela Pasula sentenced him in Berrien County Trial Court Monday morning.

The sexual relationship was reported to have lasted from September of 2012 to January of 2013. Some of the physical actions were reported to have been forced.  The victim did not make a statement in court, but several of her friends were there to show support.

The victim impact statement expressed deep hurt and pain in regards to Holmes’ actions.

“This is deplorable. You robbed the victim of her childhood,” Pasula said. “She was the prey and you were the predator.”

Pasula said Holmes’ record showed that he has a penchant for repeated behavior.

Holmes has been to jail nine times and prison twice, according to Pasula.

Holmes was reported to have claimed that he thought the victim was of age. They were also reported to have hung out frequently.

Pasula said according to the victim, she had told Holmes her real age.

Holmes did not respond when she asked if he had anything to say on his behalf.