KALISPELL – A Bigfork man, who already faces 110 years in federal prison for sex crimes, has pleaded guilty to molesting two young sisters in Flathead County.
Ralph Fox pleaded guilty this week to felony sexual assault and failure to register as a sex offender. He also pleaded guilty, through an Alford plea, to a second count of felony sexual assault. That means the defendant does not admit guilt, but does acknowledge enough evidence exists to convict him.
Prosecutors believe 50-year-old Fox inappropriately touched a 6-year-old girl and her 10-year-old sister between June 2005 and December 2006.
It’s also alleged he took pictures of them in various stages of undress.
He’s to be sentenced July 30.
In October 2008 Fox was sentenced to 110 years in federal prison after being convicted of sexual exploitation of children and receipt and possession of child pornography.
Deputy Flathead County Attorney Lori Adams said she believes Fox will be required to complete any state prison sentence before starting his 110-year term in a federal penitentiary.