(FOX40.COM) — The San Joaquin District Attorney’s Office announced that Antonio Hernandez has been sentenced to 105 years to life for 35 counts of child abuse.
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SJDAO Ron Freitas announced on Thursday that Hernandez, 59, was sentenced to 105 years to life in prison in San Joaquin County Superior Court for 35 counts of sexual abuse against his stepdaughter.
The DA’s office said that the abuse began when the victim was 7-years-old and continued for five years until she came forward in October 2023.
SJDAO stated that the sentence is structured as follows:
- Count 1: Rape of a child 10 or under, 25 years to life (Counts 2-8 concurrent)
- Count 9: Rape of a child 10 or under, 25 years to life (Counts 10-20 concurrent)
- Count 21: Rape of a child 10 or under, 25 years to life (Counts 22-24 concurrent)
- Count 25: Oral copulation of a child 10 or under, 15 years to life (Count 26 concurrent)
- Count 27: Oral copulation of a child 10 or under, 15 years to life (Count 28 concurrent)
- Counts 29-32: Lewd and lascivious act on a child under 14, 6 years each (concurrent)
- Counts 33-35: Rape by force or fear, 11 years each (concurrent)
An official said the court imposed a sentence of 105 years to life.
Freitas said, “The courage of this young survivor in confronting her abuser is truly inspiring, and her bravery has ensured that this predator will spend the rest of his life behind bars, unable to harm another child. My office remains resolute in our commitment to relentlessly pursue those who prey on the vulnerable, ensuring they face the full consequences of their actions. We stand with survivors and will continue to fight for justice on their behalf.”
