Man jailed for life for raping nine-year-old who had to travel for abortion

Gerson Fuentes has been jailed for life for raping a nine-year-old girl (Paul Vernon/AP)

A man who impregnated a nine-year-old from Ohio, who had to travel to another US state for an abortion, has been jailed for life.

Gerson Fuentes, 28, pleaded guilty to two counts of rape on Wednesday and, as part of a plea deal, will be eligible to seek probation after serving 25-30 years.