A Lima man who pleaded guilty to rape is heading to prison. Buck Asmann was sentenced in Allen County Common Pleas Court to a minimum of seven years in prison. New state laws mean it's an indefinite sentence and he could serve up to ten and a half years behind bars. The prosecutor says Asmann was on a date and the victim asked for a ride home. However, Asmann convinced her to spend the night at his house, promising to take her home in the morning. Asmann previously took a deal that had another count of rape and a case involving tampering with evidence dropped.

A Lima man accused of rape has changed his plea after a second consideration of his plea deal. 21-year-old Buck Asmann decided to plead guilty to one count of rape. In exchange, his second count of rape and a separate case involving a charge of tampering with evidence were dropped. Asmann was offered the deal and nearly took it last week, but says he needed more time to think about it. The indictment says rape charge happened April 15, 2019.

A man facing rape charges was arraigned on a new crime Thursday morning.

A second Lima man facing rape charges was in court on Monday. 21-year-old Buck Asmann signed a time waiver in Allen County Common Pleas Court. Asmann's speedy trial time period would expire this month and his attorney advised him he'd need more time to prepare for a trial to efficiently represent him.

Another Lima man was arraigned on Thursday who is also facing rape charges. 20-year-old Buck Asmann has pleaded not guilty to his charges in Allen County Common Pleas Court. He is looking at two counts of rape that are alleged to have occurred on April 15, 2019, according to court documents.