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Soledad Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for 1 Count of Child Molestation

 

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on June 25

that on June 24, 2025, Judge Rafael Vazquez sentenced 25-year-old Giovanni Lopez Orozco

of Soledad to 6 years in prison for committing 1 count of a Lewd Act Upon a Child Under

14 years of age. This offense is a serious and violent felony and is considered a strike under California’s

Three Strikes law. In addition to his prison sentence, Orozco will also be required to register as a

sex offender for at least 20 years.

Jane Doe reported that Orozco, a family member, had molested her on 3 occasions over her

clothes when she was under 14 years of age. Jane Doe delayed reporting the crimes to police

because she had a close relationship with Orozco and was afraid that she would not be believed.

According to research into sexual assault victim behavior, it is very common for victims to delay

reporting sexual abuse, especially when the victim is a minor and has a close relationship with

the perpetrator.

This case was investigated by Soledad Police Officer Lizet Diaz as well as other Soledad Police

Officers. The victim in this case was assisted by District Attorney’s Office Victim Witness

Program Manager Alma Sanchez.

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