A man who groomed a young child for several years before molesting her over a period of eight months has been jailed for four years.
Conrad Clint Mendoza, 39, of the Philippines, was sentenced to 48 months in jail by the Grand Court on Friday, 2 Dec., for multiple counts of indecent assault against a minor.
In March, Mendoza admitted to fondling the young teen’s breast over her clothes, but denied five other instances of similar molestation, which came to light after the child told her friend and then eventually her parents.
According to a social inquiry report, Mendoza maintained innocence, claiming that although he did touch the child on one occasion it was unintentional and that he was not aroused by young children.
When sentencing Mendoza Justice Cheryll Richards noted that he used his position of trust to groom the child over several years, while he cared for her in an informal capacity, in an attempt to have her accept his sexual advances.
A five-year sexual harm prevention order has been placed against Mendoza, which is expected to commence after he is released from jail.
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