Judge Sentences Child Sex Abuser to 10 Years

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A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant to serve a decade in prison for first-degree child sex abuse.

“My remorse is sincere and profound, and I want to struggle moving forward to be better,” said Jose Chevez-Andino during the April 30 hearing. The 36-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to the charge last December.

The prosecution said the case is particularly severe because the victim was 11-years-old. The prosecution also said the charge speaks volumes about what they called the “violent nature” of the defendant.

Defense attorney Kathryn D’Adamo asked Judge Marisa Demeo to sentence her client to the minimum sentence of 7 and a half years.

“Ultimately we ask your honor, what does justice look like in a case like this?” she said.

Judge Demeo said she took into account his letters of support, work history, government representation and lack of previous criminal history in deciding the sentence.

Chevez Andino must also register as a sex offender for the rest of his life and pay $100 to the Victims of Violent Crime (VVC) compensation fund.

Sarah Gebrengus wrote this article.

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