Palatine Man Who Admitted to Sexually Abusing Toddler Sentenced to 6 Years

PALATINE, IL — A Palatine man was sentenced to 6 years in prison after admitting to sexually assaulting a toddler who went to his mother's home day care center, according to the Daily Herald.

Connor Noonan, 21, pleaded guilty in connection with abusing the girl when he was around 17 years old, the report stated. Along with serving prison time, Noonan also must be a registered sex offender for the rest of his life, the report added.

Prosecutors accused Noonan of abusing the girl between December 2013 and June 2013 when she was around 2 to 4 years old, the report stated. The girl stopped going to the day care center when she reached kindergarten, but when she was told she would be returning for a day in February of 2016, the victim broke down and told her mother about the sexual abuse, the report added.

Police arrested Noonan in March of 2016 and was charged with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault. He was held on $1 million bail at the time.

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During Monday's proceedings, Noonan, who does not have a previous criminal record, was remorseful and apologized to the victim and the family, the Herald reports. He also apologized to his parents, the report added.

Prosecutors had argued for a longer prison sentence for Noonan, the report stated. He must serve at least 85 percent of his term before he is eligible for parole, the report added.

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Connor Noonan, 21 (photo via Cook County Sheriff's Office)

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