A migrant who was staying at a state-run shelter has been convicted of raping a baby on the motel, in line with the Plymouth DA’s workplace.
A jury on Friday convicted 27-year-old Cory Alvarez of aggravated rape of a kid on the Rockland migrant shelter.
The case garnered nationwide consideration final 12 months — sparking a Congressional inquiry and resulting in extra Republican-fueled criticism of the emergency shelter system in Massachusetts.
Alvarez, a nationwide from Haiti, was accused of raping a 15-year-old lady on the state-run shelter in Rockland.
Police final 12 months responded to the Consolation Inn on Hingham Road for a report of a sexual assault.
Law enforcement officials upon arrival encountered the 15-year-old alleged sufferer, who was transported to South Shore Hospital for remedy.
Rockland Police by means of their investigation recognized Alvarez because the suspect, they usually took him into custody.
In the course of the trial, jurors heard testimony that Alvarez’s DNA was discovered on the sufferer.
“The jury has spoken, and we thank them for their time and due diligence in finding Cory Alvarez guilty,” Plymouth DA Timothy Cruz mentioned in an announcement.
“This difficult case has always been about going forward to seek justice on behalf of this child victim,” the DA added. “I am grateful that we were able to have this case tried on the merits, and the jury ultimately reached their unanimous conclusion.”
Alvarez entered the U.S. lawfully by means of a federal program and underwent two state intercourse offender checks.
Alvarez was screened and vetted towards nationwide safety and public security databases when he entered the U.S. and no “derogatory information” was discovered, in line with the Division of Homeland Safety.
Gov. Maura Healey following the arrest commented on the case and screening people for the shelter system.
“We have security and systems in place,” Healey informed reporters. “We have now vetting in place. It’s unlucky that once in a while, issues will occur … wherever, not simply in shelter, however wherever.
“This is an allegation of sexual assault and rape,” the governor added. “It’s one that we take very seriously. I’m glad that law enforcement was right on it.”
Alvarez might be sentenced in a pair weeks. The cost carries a compulsory minimal sentence of 10 years in state jail.
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