Louisiana Guardian Pleads Guilty To Incest Rape Of 12-Year-Old Relative
A Louisiana guardian recently pleaded guilty to raping his 12-year-old relative, and authorities say he is an illegal immigrant from Honduras.
He entered the guilty plea in a Louisiana court to charges stemming from sexual abuse of the child, and a judge will set a date for sentencing.
The Department of Homeland Security publicly identified him as an undocumented immigrant from Honduras, a detail that could prompt separate federal immigration action after the criminal case. Officials and advocates often note that immigration status does not shield someone from prosecution for violent crimes, and federal authorities sometimes pursue deportation after state convictions.
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- Defendant identified as 41-year-old Jose Lopez-Montoya of the Lake Charles, Louisiana area
- Pleaded guilty to aggravated crimes against nature by incest after initially facing two first-degree rape counts
- Victim was a 12-year-old relative he was guarding who gave birth in July 2024
- DHS says Lopez-Montoya is a Honduran national who illegally entered the U.S. in 2011 and is under an immigration detainer
- He faces 25 to 99 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for April 28
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