BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A convicted rapist was sentenced on Friday for assaulting a woman just months after being released on parole, and this sentencing guarantees he will never see another day out of prison.

"I find that Mr. Venegas is a danger to society," said Kern County Superior Court Judge David Zulfa at the sentencing. "He is likely, if not sentenced appropriately, to commit another felony."

Sergio Venegas, 62, was sentenced to life without parole, plus 25 years to life, plus 12 years.

"I think the sentence was absolutely appropriate based on his history. Just the absolute terror that he has inflicted on this victim," said Christine Antonios, the prosecutor on the case.

Sergio Venegas served 30 years in prison for raping a woman at the Red Lion Inn in 1989. He was also su

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