Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 29-year-old Robert Proctor of Buffalo has pleaded guilty before State Supreme Court Justice Christopher J. Burns to Rape in the First Degree.

On October 13, 2017, while at a residence in the City of Buffalo, Proctor engaged in intercourse with a female under the age of 13. The child immediately reported it. The defendant’s DNA was found on her body.

Proctor faces up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced on Wednesday, March 7 at 9:30 a.m.

DA Flynn commends the work of the Deborah Dee, PNP-BC of the Child Advocacy Center and Child Protective Services.

Assistant District Attorney Bethany A. Solek successfully prosecuted the case.