Chicago-area man found guilty of sexually abusing daughter of girlfriend
Remigio Sanchez Aguilar | Kane County State's Attorney's Office
KANE COUNTY, Ill. - A suburban man has been found guilty of sexually abusing the daughter of a woman he was dating in Kane County.
What to know:
Remigio Sanchez Aguilar, 47, was convicted on April 28 after evidence showed he had been in a dating relationship with the victim’s mother during the time of the offense, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Prosecutors said the victim was lying on a mattress in the living room when Sanchez Aguilar reached over and touched her genitalia.
Under Illinois law, Sanchez Aguilar will be required to register as a sex offender for life.
What they're saying:
"The verdict reflects the strength and courage it takes for victims to come forward," Kane County Assistant State's Attorney Alexandra Storto said in a statement. "Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse is a profound violation of personal dignity and safety. The victim showed immense bravery by disclosing her abuse."
What's next:
Sanchez Aguilar, of Aurora, has a court appearance scheduled for July 9 for post-trial motions and sentencing at the Kane County Judicial Center.
The Source: The information in this report came from the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.