After criticizing the criminal justice system this year for its handling of child molestation cases, the county's top prosecutor this week praised a Circuit Court judge who earlier this week sentenced two men to 10 years in prison for separate cases.

"That is a good sentence," said State's Attorney Frank R. Weathersbee, commending Circuit Court Judge Ronald A. Silkworth. "This is a lot better than some we have gotten in the past. I hope this is a trend that will continue."

Brian E. Forwood, 34, of 410 Hidden Brook Drive, Glen Burnie, and Charles M. Buckingham, 59, of 8006 Mansion House Crossing, Pasadena, each pleaded guilty...