SAN ANTONIO — The singer of a South Texas Tejano band, Jesse Farias, was found guilty of indecency with a child by contact and sentenced to six years in prison, according to the Bexar County District Attorney.
Jesse Farias, lead singer with La Tropa F Tejano band, was arrested back in 2021. Court records show the crime happened in February of 2021, and Farias was not arrested until October. His bond at the time was set at $440,000, which was made the same day.
The DA says the victim took the stand and her testimony played a crucial role in securing the convection.
“Sex crimes against children are unacceptable in any situation, but they are particularly reprehensible when committed by a close family member who violates the trust bestowed upon them,” said Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Joe Gonzales. “In this case, the complainant testified that she considered the defendant like a second father to her.”
The jury was selected Thursday in his trial in the 379th District Court. The week long trial ended this evening on Saturday sentencing Farias to six years in prison, according to the DA.
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