A former children's services worker has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing children. The man, who worked as a babysitter, was given a 30-year sentence. He will also face 15 years of probation after his release and must register as a sex offender.

The sentencing was handed down by an Anchorage Superior Court judge. The man had been indicted on multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor. His crimes involved children under the age of 13 who were in his care.

Further details on the case are available from the Alaska Department of Law and other sources.