Child sexually assaulted inside Hollywood restaurant, D.A. says

[ad_1] A person has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a younger woman at a Hollywood restaurant, in keeping with authorities.

David Josue Lopes, a Los Angeles resident, was charged with one felony depend of forcible lewd act upon a toddler below 14, and faces allegations of aggravated kidnapping and infliction of bodily hurt on a toddler below 14 years outdated, in keeping with a Los Angeles County District Lawyer’s Workplace information launch.

If convicted, he faces a most sentence of life in jail with out the potential for parole.

“The allegations on this case are horrifying,” L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman mentioned within the launch. “An harmless little one and her household have suffered an unthinkable trauma that may depart lasting scars. My Workplace will use each authorized software obtainable to hunt justice for this younger sufferer and to make sure that the person accountable is held accountable below the regulation.”

On the evening of Nov. 5, Lopes allegedly approached a toddler inside a Hollywood restaurant, took her to an enclosed space and bodily and sexually assaulted her, in keeping with the discharge.

Lopes pleaded not responsible throughout his arraignment on Nov. 10, officers mentioned. His subsequent listening to is scheduled for Dec. 12 within the Foltz Legal Justice Heart. He's being held with out bail.

Detectives are asking the general public for assist in discovering any extra victims. Anybody with info is urged to contact detectives at (424) 259-7096. Calls must be directed to (877) 527-3247 throughout non-business hours or on weekends.