Jury convicts Salisbury man of sexually abusing minor child

SALISBURY, Md. – A Salisbury man has been convicted of sexually abusing a minor child.

Earlier this week, 64-year-old Richard Benny was convicted by a Wicomico County jury of sex abuse of a minor, four counts of third degree sex offense, and other related charges.

We’re told Benny sexually abused a minor between the dates of January 15, 2020 and June 15, 2022. The first act of sexual abuse reportedly occurred when the victim was ten years old and continued until the victim was 12 years old.

Sentencing was deferred pending a mandatory pre-sentence investigation and mental health evaluation. Benny will remain in custody pending sentencing.