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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.
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.
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.
Abuse occurred in church basements, parked vans, and private homes, with one victim abused over seven years.
The crimes were reported by victims to school officials and law enforcement, leading to his 2021 arrest.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer emphasized that churches must remain safe spaces and condemned the exploitation of children.
Valdez must register as a sex offender.
Un ex pastor de Santa Ana fue sentenciado a 45 años de cadena perpetua por abusar sexualmente de tres niñas entre 2012 y 2019 mientras utilizaba su papel en la iglesia para ganar confianza.