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flag A former Santa Ana pastor was sentenced to 45 years to life for sexually abusing three girls from 2012 to 2019 while using his church role to gain trust.

flag Carlos Ramirez Valdez, 61, a former Santa Ana church pastor, was sentenced to 45 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting three girls between 2012 and 2019 while serving in religious leadership roles. flag Convicted on 11 counts of lewd acts on a minor under 14 and three counts involving children under 10, Valdez targeted victims during church activities, using his position to gain trust. flag Abuse occurred in church basements, parked vans, and private homes, with one victim abused over seven years. flag The crimes were reported by victims to school officials and law enforcement, leading to his 2021 arrest. flag Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer emphasized that churches must remain safe spaces and condemned the exploitation of children. flag Valdez must register as a sex offender.

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