Illinois man found guilty of sexual abuse of child

ELGIN, Ill. – An Illinois man was found guilty this week of sexually abusing a child for several years.

Ernesto Velasquez-Jimenez, 35, of Elgin, was found guilty of three counts of predatory sexual abuse of a child and seven counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, prosecutors said.

Between October 1, 2021 and June 3, 2023, Velasquez-Jimenez sexually abused a child under the age of 13. Prosecutors said Velasquez-Jimenez also sexually abused the victim’s sister in DuPage County.

“The defendant’s repeated behavior will forever change the lives of the children he abused, but their courage in coming forward will ensure something like this doesn’t happen again. Their voices were heard and they received the justice they deserved. First of all, I would like to thank the victim and her sister for their courage in coming forward and facing their perpetrator in court. “Thank you also to the victim’s mother for her unwavering support of her daughters throughout the entire trial,” said Assistant District Attorney Morgan Wilkinson.

His next court date to announce the verdict is scheduled for December 13th.

Velasquez-Jimenez faces a minimum sentence of 21 years in prison in the Illinois Department of Corrections. He must also register as a sex offender for life.