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Slidell man discovered responsible of molesting a younger woman


SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — A Slidell man has been discovered responsible of molestation of a juvenile on Thursday, Oct. 31.

The Workplace of District Lawyer Collin Sims reported {that a} jury convicted 39-year-old Lenderay Wilson after a four-day trial.

In line with courtroom paperwork, in September 2021, a lady introduced her daughter to the Slidell Police Division to report that the kid had been molested for an prolonged time frame at a Slidell residence.

Court docket paperwork state that the sufferer disclosed to investigators that she had been inappropriately touched by Wilson a number of occasions and detailed the abuse.

Lenderay Wilson (Courtesy: Workplace of District Lawyer Collin Sims)

The district legal professional’s workplace reported that the sufferer’s mom confronted Wilson after studying concerning the abuse, and he “denied any wrongdoing.”

Following an interview with detectives, Wilson was arrested on costs of molestation and, in accordance with courtroom paperwork, was later launched from custody after posting bond.

Court docket paperwork state that Wilson was ordered to keep away from and haven’t any contact with the sufferer throughout his launch. Following his launch, regulation enforcement obtained a tip that the sufferer’s mom allegedly allowed Wilson to proceed to have contact with the kid after she “introduced her daughter to the District Lawyer’s Workplace and the woman advised prosecutors she had been confused and now not believed Wilson abused her.”

On Thursday, Wilson was discovered responsible after a St. Tammany Parish jury deliberated for 2 hours. He faces as much as 25 to 99 years in jail.

Wilson’s sentencing is ready for Dec. 12.

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