PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A Prince George's man has been convicted of sexual abuse of a minor and third-degree sex offense involving two teenage foreign exchange students staying in his home.
The incident happened last year, according to court documents. Eduardo Hernandez-Padilla hosted the two 17-year-old students for the duration of their program. But during the final week of the exchange program, his actions involving one of the students led officials to investigate and file charges against him, according to the Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office.
The student reported the incident the next morning and both students were removed from the man's home.
A jury has convicted him of three counts of sexual abuse of a minor and three counts of third-degree sex offense.
Hernandez-Padilla's sentencing has been scheduled for Feb. 12, 2027, where he faces between 30 and 60 years in prison.
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