Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Latest local news, weather and high school sports from Amarillo

Man gets double life sentences for sexual assault of a child
Posted: 05.30.2012 at 3:34 PM
Updated: 05.31.2012 at 6:50 AM
0
Antwan DeLeon 
Slideshow
Photo:

AMARILLO, TEXAS -- A 35-year-old man received two separate life in prison sentences after a jury found him guilty of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child.

Antwan DeLeon, 35, must serve the sentences consecutively, Randall Sims, 47th District Attorney announced Wednesday afternoon.

The trial happened Tuesday through Wednesday.

He was found guilty on both charges and the jury sentenced him to life in prison along with a $10,000 find on each case, Sims said.

The victim, a 13-year-old girl, knew the defendant, Sims said. The offense happened in November 2009 in Potter County.

DeLeon was already convicted this last year on five counts of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact in Randall County. He was sentenced to six years on each charge in the Texas Department of Corrections.

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Body found in Dalhart
Larry Lemmons  |  Yesterday at 10:04 AM  |  1 comment
Thumbnail
Panhandle prepares for tornado evacuations
Andrea Flores  |  Yesterday at 6:45 PM
Thumbnail
Area organizations accept donations for Moore Okla.
Yesterday at 4:55 PM  |  4 comments
Follow Connect Amarillo
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Money Talks
Get money tips from expert Stacy Johnson
Featured Sponsors
Valuable information from our experts
Medical Breakthroughs
Medical daily news
ADVERTISEMENT