Staten Island, NY – 69-Year-Old Man Admits to Sexual Abuse of Young Girl
Posted on Friday, June 14th, 2019 at 12:34 am
Staten Island, NY (June 13, 2019) – A man who was arrested last month for the sexual abuse of a girl under the age of 13 was reported to have admitted to the charges against him. 69-year-old Luis Morales, of New Brighton, admitted on Wednesday, June 13th, that he sexually abused the child on numerous occasions more than ten years ago.
According to authorities, Morales pled guilty to second-degree course of sexual conduct against a child while at the State Supreme Court in St. George. Morales admitted to subjecting the child to sexual contact several times over the course of two years. The abuse took place from May 2006 until June 2008.
The defendant will be sentenced to five years in prison, as well as five years of post-release supervision, in exchange for his plea.
New York Child Victim’s Act
Before moving forward, we wish to express our sympathies to the victim of this despicable predator as she is hopefully finding a way to recover from her abuse. It is important for child victims to understand that the recently drafted New York Child Victim’s Act allows time to make an attempt at healing before anything else. At Hach & Rose, we are unbending in our drive to hold those who commit such monstrous sexual offenses accountable for their actions. As members of the community, we firmly believe that each and every victim deserves compassionate and knowledgeable representation.
Sexual abuse in New York tragically occurs on a regular basis, and we are devoted to helping the victims of such disturbing behavior. Our sympathetic attorneys recognize the severe trauma that so many victims have been forced to endure, and we are here for you 24/7 to answer any questions you may have at this time. If you or a loved one has been the victim of sex abuse, please don’t hesitate to call us at 212-779-0057 today.
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