Church leader sentenced to 25 years of probation after sexual abuse of minors [Video]

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Pima County Attorney’s Office announced in a press release that Ariana Rounds was sentenced to 25 years of probation on the sex offender caseload.

Rounds was accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with two minors while serving as a youth leader at a Pima County church in 2021 and 2023, the office said.

Rounds pleaded guilty to 2 counts of child abuse with sex motivation.

The sentencing will require her to participate in counseling and treatment as directed by the Pima County Adult Probation Department, the press release said.

She will need to obtain the county’s approval for her place of residence and workplace.

The plea agreement was offered in this case after talks with family members of the victims. They wished not to participate, in an attempt avoid traumatizing the victims.

The attorney’s office also said the Court can also order her to register …