Decatur Man Sentenced for Unlawful Restraint of Minor
George Martin, a 53-year-old Decatur man, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful restraint involving an underage girl. The court also mandated 10 years of sex offender registration for Martin.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, November 11, 2026 —
George Martin, a 53-year-old resident of Decatur, has received an 18-month prison sentence following a guilty plea to unlawful restraint involving an underage girl. The sentencing was handed down by the court, which also mandated a significant period of sex offender registration for Martin.
According to court proceedings, Martin pleaded guilty to the charge of unlawful restraint. As part of his sentence, he is required to register as a sex offender for a duration of 10 years. The specific details surrounding the unlawful restraint incident, including the date it occurred and the exact location, were not provided in the available information.
The prison sentence of 18 months is the penalty imposed by the court for the conviction. In addition to incarceration, the requirement for 10 years of sex offender registration signifies a long-term legal consequence for Martin’s actions. Further details regarding the court where the plea and sentencing took place, the presiding judge, or the specific statutes under which Martin was charged were not disclosed. The age of the victim has been described only as ‘underage.’
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