A Shreveport man who sexually assaulted a prepubescent girl numerous times into her teen years was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Donovan Phillips, 46, must serve the term at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation or suspension of sentence. He also must register as a sex offender for life.
He was convicted of the crime April 9 in District Judge Chris Victory’s court. The sexual abuse started when the victim was 7 and continued until age 12. The attacks ended in May 2020, and the victim reported them to her mother that September.
Phillips was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Victoria Washington and Courtney N. Ray. He was defended by Michael Enright and Silver Sanders.
The case was docket No. 378924.
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