A Ramona man was sentenced on Friday afternoon to five years in the Department of Corrections after setting up a camera in the victim's bedroom closet. District Judge Linda Thomas says John Dougherty must serve all five years. Dougherty was also given a $1,000 fine and the victims in the case were granted a lifetime protective order against Dougherty. 

Defense Attorney Peter Knowles argued that Dougherty admitted the crime from the beginning and was taking it seriously. Because the 67-year old defendant had no criminal history, Knowles argued for a probationary term.

Assistant District Attorney Zoe Gullett read two victim impact statements. Gullett said has seen first-hand the pain, hurt and anger the crime has caused the two victims. 

In January 2025, Dougherty set up a camera in a bedroom closet and took videos of two individuals engaging in sexual acts.