"I don't think they (prosecutors) met their burden," he said. Prior to closing arguments, Clarke asked Russell to dismiss all of the charges against his client with the exception of rape of a child, saying the evidence presented did not indicate exact times and dates, and it was also very vague. Foose asked Garcia why his testimony about visiting occasionally differed from that of his brother, Herman Garcia, who said Thursday the two would visit the three locations on a regular basis during the years in question.įoose also questioned Garcia about his statements of never being alone with the victims, despite testimony from both girls that there were frequent times they were alone. On the stand Friday, Garcia said he would always "hang out" with kids more his age and with kids from the respective neighborhoods.Īssistant District Attorney Jennifer N. Garcia also denied having intercourse with the younger girl and having both girls perform a lewd act.ĭuring their testimony on Thursday, both said Garcia would make them play games designed to have them touch him. I wouldn't do that to anyone," Garcia said. "I dealt with sexual abuse when I was younger. "Why should we believe you, Jonathan?" Clark asked. When asked by Clarke if he ever sexually abused either of the two girls, Garcia simply said no. Prior to that, Garcia said, he visited the homes occasionally. "I was growing up," he said, noting the ability to drive and having no need to visit the homes as he did when he was younger. Russell, who presided over the two-day trial, ordered Garcia's bail revoked and committed him to Schuylkill County Prison to await sentencing. The jury found Garcia not guilty of one felony count each of rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and aggravated indecent assault, as well as two misdemeanor counts of indecent assault and a misdemeanor charge of indecent exposure.Īfter the verdict was read, President Judge Jacqueline L. 3-POTTSVILLE - A man charged with sexually assaulting two young girls at homes in Schuylkill and Montgomery counties over a six-year period was found guilty Friday on eight of 14 charges against him.Ī Schuylkill County jury deliberated just over 2 1/2 hours before finding Jonathan Luis Garcia, 24, of Fleetwood, Berks County, guilty of two felony counts each of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and aggravated indecent assault one felony count of indecent assault two misdemeanor counts of indecent exposure and one misdemeanor count of indecent assault.
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