"Bishop was found guilty on 24 counts of committing lewd acts on three minor victims, all described in court documents as victims under the age of 14. The span of these offenses covers multiple years. Evidence admitted at trial showed that Bishop possessed more than 600 images of child sexual abuse material depicting two of the minor victims."
"The jury found Bishop sexually abused Jane Doe #1 when she was under 10 years old, with that abuse occurring over an extended period between June 2010 and June 2018. Bishop now faces multiple life sentences when he's formally sentenced, including sentencing enhancements."
"The bravery shown by these victims was extraordinary, and their courage made this conviction possible. Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton praised the victims' courage and the multi‑agency work that made the conviction possible."
Jonathan Dean Bishop, a 51-year-old former real estate attorney from Walnut Creek, California, was convicted on 27 felony counts related to the sexual abuse of minors and possession of child sexual abuse material. The jury found him guilty on 24 counts of committing lewd acts against three minor victims, all under age 14. Evidence revealed Bishop possessed over 600 images of child sexual abuse material depicting two victims. Most significantly, he sexually abused one victim starting before age 10, with abuse continuing from June 2010 to June 2018. The conviction resulted from multi-agency prosecution efforts. Bishop faces multiple life sentences with sentencing enhancements upon formal sentencing.
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