The NYPD arrested the sexual predator in May 2023 after his stepson disclosed the years-long abuse to his school principal and guidance counselor.
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A Far Rockaway man was sentenced to 43 years in prison for sexually abusing his stepson beginning when the victim was a 9-year-old and continued for seven years.
The defendant, whose name was not released to protect the identity of his stepson, was convicted last month by a jury of course of sexual conduct against a child in the first degree, endangering the welfare of a child, two counts of criminal sexual act in the second degree, four counts of sexual abuse in the third degree and criminal sexual act in the third degree.
According to the charges, beginning around September 2016 the defendant started touching the child’s genitals when the boy was just 9 years old. The sexual abuse continued until 2023 with the stepson subjected to oral and anal sexual contact. The abuse paused briefly during the COVID-19 lockdown when more people were staying in the residence.
In May 2023, the child disclosed the abuse to his school principal and guidance counselor, and the defendant was arrested by the NYPD.
“Instead of providing a safe environment for his family, the defendant subjected this young victim to unspeakable abuse that continued for seven years,” Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said. “The abuse only stopped when he came forward to school personnel.”
The jury convicted the defendant on May 4 and Queens Supreme Court Justice Peter Vallone, Jr. sentenced him on June 8 to 43 years in prison and 10 years of post-release supervision. He must register as a sex offender when he is released.
“We are committed to prosecuting child predators who prey on vulnerable children,” Katz said. “And we will continue to support the brave survivor as he continues to heal.”
