Former Airman sentenced to 80 years Published Jan. 22, 2013 72nd Air Base Wing Staff Judge Advocate Office TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Ten years for each broken rib. That was the reasoning behind the Oklahoma County District Court judge's Dec. 19 decision to sentence former Senior Airman Gabriel B. Solis to 80 years in prison for beating a 1-year-old child entrusted to his care. The mother of the child made Mr. and Mrs. Solis the legal guardians of the 1-year-old child when she deployed to Saudi Arabia. Following the announcement of the sentence, the mother said her son, who is nearly 3, is "doing fantastic" and does not show signs of lingering physical effects from his injuries. The local civilian authorities retained jurisdiction for the prosecution of Mr. Solis' case. As such, he did not face punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Mr. Solis was administratively discharged from the Air Force on Sept. 25 with an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions discharge, the harshest administrative discharge the military provides. Thereafter, former Senior Airman Solis was discharged and sentenced to 80 years in prison, following an October 2010 arrest, after doctors discovered significant injuries to the child entrusted to his care. Specifically, in addition to the broken ribs, doctors discovered other bones in various stages of healing, a lacerated liver, a punctured lung and bruising from head to toe. Mr. Solis attempted to withdraw his Alford plea (asserting innocence while pleading guilty) after his wife received a 35-year sentence. The Judge denied Mr. Solis' request. If you have any questions, call the 72nd ABW/JA at 739-5811.