Update:
A Bexar County jury has handed down a guilty verdict for a Tejano singer on one count of sexual assault of a child, a second-degree felony.
Jesse Farias was arrested and charged in 2021, and the jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict.
Farias was found not guilty on two counts of sexual assault of a child. His sentencing is expected sometime on Saturday and he’s facing a punishment of up to 20 years in prison.
We’ll bring more updates as they become available.
Original:
The trial for the singer of the Tejano band La Tropa F will begin this week.
Jesse Farias was arrested and charged in 2021 with sexual assault of a child, a second-degree felony, according to online court records.
A jury was selected Thursday with opening statements expected Friday afternoon in the 379th District Court with presiding Judge Ron Rangel.
Since Farias’ arrest, La Tropa F has been inactive and haven’t performed any shows.
Because this is a sexual assault case, KSAT 12 News will not be disclosing the victim’s identity.
If found guilty, Farias faces a punishment of up to 20 years in prison.
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