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18-Year-Old Convicted of Assaulting Girls in Virginia

4/11/2026

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Israel Flores Ortiz, an 18-year-old illegal immigrant, was found guilty of nine counts of assault and battery for groping multiple high-school girls in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Critics accused Democratic Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano of mishandling the case, citing late subpoenas for witnesses.
Descano's office faced backlash for downplaying the assaults.
Sentencing is set for April 21, and Flores Ortiz may face deportation after serving his sentence.

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Israel Flores Ortiz, an 18-year-old illegal immigrant, was found guilty of nine counts of assault and battery for groping multiple high-school girls in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Critics accused Democratic Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano of mishandling the case, citing late subpoenas for witnesses.
Descano's office faced backlash for downplaying the assaults.
Sentencing is set for April 21, and Flores Ortiz may face deportation after serving his sentence.