NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 1, 2026Hillsborough
José Guadalupe Reyes convicted of child sexual abuse in Monterey County
A 64-year-old man has been found guilty of 16 counts of sexual abuse against five minors in Monterey County. The crimes occurred over a 16-year period, and the defendant now faces a potential sentence ranging from 225 years to life in prison.
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The conviction concludes a long-term criminal case involving multiple victims in Monterey County, resulting in the defendant's mandatory registration as a sex offender and a pending multi-decade prison sentence.
Key Facts
- José Guadalupe Reyes was found guilty of 16 counts of lewd acts and sexual assault against minors.
- The crimes involved five victims under the age of 14.
- The abuse occurred over a 16-year period between 1996 and 2012.
- The defendant faces a potential prison sentence of 225 years to life.
- The defendant is required to register as a sex offender under state law.
- The defendant was extradited from Texas to California to face trial.
Who's Mentioned
personJosé Guadalupe Reyes“The defendant convicted of 16 counts of child sexual abuse.”locationTexas“The state from which the defendant was extradited.”organizationEntravision Communications Inc.“The publisher of the news report.”locationMonterey County“The jurisdiction where the crimes occurred and the trial took place.”locationCalifornia“The state where the judicial process occurred.”organizationFiscalía“The prosecution office that presented the case.”