Crime & Safety
Aurora Man Convicted Of Multiple Counts Of Child Sex Abuse: Cops
He faces up to 7 years in prison after being convicted on 14 felony counts.
AURORA, IL — An Aurora man has been convicted of 14 felony counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse against a child younger than 17 years old. Antonio Pena, 44, of the 300 block of W. Galena Boulevard, faces up to 7 years in prison for the child sex crimes, which were committed between Aug. 2016 and April 2017.
Authorities say Pena, who waived his right to a jury trial, may be sentenced to probation or three to seven years in prison. He will also have to register as a sex offender for life.
Pena is currently out on bond and is set to appear in court again on Nov. 8.
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