YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) A former youth pastor pleaded guilty to sex charges today in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
Mark Cuprik, 22, entered his pleas before Judge R. Scott Krichbaum to charges of sexual battery, a third degree felony; two counts of pandering sexual material involving a minor, a fourth degree felony; two counts of disseminating harmful matter to a juvenile, a fifth degree felony and sexual imposition, a third degree misdemeanor.
Prosecutors are recommending a sentence of four years in prison. Defense attorneys are expected to argue for less.
Ron Yarwood, Cuprik’s attorney, said the plea agreement came after “extensive” negotiations.