DelmarvaNow Staff Report

Two Silver Spring men have been sentenced after rape convictions stemming from a party in Salisbury in 2016.

Omari Horne Joyner, 19, was found guilty of second degree rape and second degree assault, according to the Wicomico state's attorney's office said in a news release.

Dexton Washington Jackson, 23, pleaded guilty to second degree rape and false imprisonment.

The convictions came after a party at University Park Apartments in Salisbury on Aug. 26, 2016, the state's attorney's office said. Jackson engaged in nonconsensual intercourse with the victim, who was incapacitated by intoxication, then left her bedroom.

Joyner then entered her room and also engaged in nonconsensual intercourse with the victim, who was going in and out of consciousness, the state's attorney's office said.

The woman regained consciousness during the rape and cried out for him to stop. A roommate tried to enter the room, but Jackson held the door closed, the release stated.

Both suspects fled the scene and returned to Silver Spring, where they were arrested.

Joyner was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with all but 10 years suspended. Jackson was sentenced to 20 years, with all but five years suspended on the second-degree rape charge and an additional five years to be served consecutively for the charge of false imprisonment.

Both men must register as sex offenders for life.

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