"Given the allegations at hand in this case and the charges, he is facing significant time including some life charges but again, this is very serious conduct that under the law is taken seriously as well,"
"We are not talking about someone who attempted to remove the child from the Polo Fields in connection with this incident, but that kidnapping under the law requires movement of a substantial distance but that is not nearly incidental contact to your intent to commit another felony,"
"It is definitely a traumatic experience to go through. The minor has already suffered something of this nature this incident. She will probably associate this area and soccer practice with this traumatic nature,"
The 19-year-old suspect faces multiple felony counts for the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in Golden Gate Park while she attended soccer practice. Charges include aggravated kidnapping, committing forcible lewd acts upon a child, assault with intent to commit a felony on a person under 18, committing a lewd act upon a child, and false imprisonment. The charges carry significant potential penalties, possibly including life terms. Under the law, kidnapping requires movement of a substantial distance and is distinguished from incidental contact during another felony. DNA evidence from the girl's clothing is being analyzed to confirm a match. Community members expressed concern for the victim and community safety.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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