El Paso man sentenced to 55 years for child sex abuse


Justice Served: El Paso Man Handed 55-Year Sentence for Heinous Child Abuse Crimes

Editor’s Note: This article discusses child abuse, which may be unsettling for some readers. Please exercise caution when reading. If you suspect a child is experiencing abuse, you can learn how to report it in your state using available resources. For immediate assistance, reach out to the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4253.

In El Paso, Texas, a local man has been handed a 55-year prison sentence following his conviction for the continuous sexual abuse of two minors over a five-year span. The El Paso County District Attorney’s Office confirmed the sentencing.

The trial of 49-year-old Cesar Lazcano commenced earlier this month, culminating in a unanimous guilty verdict on October 20. Lazcano faced charges of two counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, along with one count of indecency with a child by sexual contact.

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