MEMPHIS, Tenn. â A man has been convicted of raping a child, aggravated sexual battery, and incest after sexually assaulting a child family member, according to the Shelby County District Attorneyâs office.
After a three-day trial, 39-year-old Jose Ruelas was found guilty of the charges and could now face 25 to 58 years in jail.
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Jose Ruelas (SCSO)
In 2022, Ruelas was arrested after the victimâs mother filed a report stating he had been sexually abusing a child.
The victim revealed disturbing details during a recorded video about Ruelas including inappropriate touching and other sexual acts, and him showing her pornographic videos which lasted over a span of several years.
Ruelas confessed to the allegations and after 40 minutes of deliberation, a unanimous guilty verdict on all counts was returned by the jury.
He is scheduled for a sentencing hearing on October 28.
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