BEVERLY HILLS, FL (AP) -- Florida authorities say a retired police officer has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape and torture of his estranged wife, who shot him in the chest to escape.

Daniel Begley Senior, who was an officer in New Britain, Connecticut, for 24 years, was convicted of sexual battery and kidnapping for an attack two years ago in Citrus County, Florida.

Authorities say Begley was angry his wife wanted a divorce and he tied her up, put duct tape over her mouth and kept her captive for hours while he beat, raped and tortured her.

She was able to free herself when Begley left the room and she shot him in the chest with his revolver when he came back. He was hospitalized, but later recovered.

His attorney says he'll appeal.