LAKEWOOD – A 45-year-old township man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the crime of sexually assaulting a small child several times in his residence.
Norman Medina pleaded guilty on July 14 in Ocean County Superior Court. He was convicted of aggravated sexual assault.
Lakewood Police, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, New Jersey State Police, and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office handled the investigation which led to Medina admitting to intentionally criminally sexually touching the child.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Officers announced he would receive a sentence of 15-years in prison with a parole ineligibility period of 15-years as well. The sentence falls into accordance of the Jessica Lunsford Act.
Atlantic County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Erika Halayko described the victim, who spoke during the sentencing, as being “extremely brave in coming forward and facing her abuser,” said in a written statement.
“This child spoke not only for herself but for all victims of sexual abuse giving courage to those who might not feel they are ready to come forward to speak out against their abusers,” Halayko added.
Regarding the court case Halayko explained, that due to a conflict with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, she and Assistant Prosecutor Julia Miller from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office represented the State of New Jersey in the matter.
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