The Los Angeles Police Department is currently seeking information pertaining to a man that has been accused of molesting a developmentally disabled child, according to the Los Angeles Times. The accused molester is a 29-year-old Wellspring employee who has been working in that same facility for more than three years. He has no prior criminal record and is now facing the devastating allegations of a sex crime in San Fernando Valley.
He specializes in working with children who have autism at Wellspring.
Our Los Angeles sex crime attorneys understand that allegations can be devastating to anyone, especially someone who works with and helps kids on a daily basis. We also understand that children have been known to come forth with false allegations for a number of reasons.
Police placed the young educator under arrest after an autistic child came forward and accused the man of molesting him. He is currently facing 11 counts of committing a lewd act upon a child and 3 counts of oral copulation of a person under the age of 14, according to the LAPD.
The accused man has been working with children for many years now, previously working with developmentally disabled children at the YMCA in La Cañada Flintridge and also as a special educations trainee at Van Nuys.
He is now in jail on a $1.4 million bail. Authorities believe the crimes happened between March of 2008 and March of 2011, according to Sherman Oaks Patch.
Defending against child molestation accusations requires knowledge of both child sexual abusers and of those who make false allegations. Careful planning, investigation and an aggressive approach is necessary for a successful defense. It is critical to immediately contact an attorney when facing such charges as these allegations can negatively affect every aspect of one's life. We understand that false accusations are made every day and it is our duty to help fight for the rights of our clients.
If you or a loved in is current facing allegations of a sex crime and need to speak to a sex crime attorney in Orange County, contact the California Legal Team at (310) 497-0321 to discuss your rights.
