Justice Delayed: El Paso Girl Waits 8 Years to Face Accused Rapist
Update: 2024-07-24
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An El Paso girl has tried to move past the sexual assault she endured when she was only 5 years old. The girl is now 17, locked in the grinding wheels of the justice system. Edward Alvarado is facing multiple charges of continuous sex abuse of a child, and has been in jail since 2016 awaiting a jury trial. ABC-7's Stephanie Valle investigates what is to blame for the delay.
Listen to Borderland Crimes episode 12 for more background on the state commission investigation into the judge. You can also find that here: A Murder, A Mistrial and Misconduct Allegations
UPDATE (09/09/24): Edward Alvarado was convicted and sentenced to 170 years in prison. Read details
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