An Allentown man will spend 10 to 23 months in jail after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman he met through a dating app in 2024.
On Wednesday, April 15, a judge sentenced Lorens Dejesus Gomez, 24, after being convicted by a jury of invasion of privacy. However, the jury could not come to an agreement on a charge of rape, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office.
As part of an agreement, Gomez pleaded guilty to sexual assault. Officials said the agreement was reached to spare the victim from going through a second trial, and with the victim’s approval.
On April 24, 2024, the victim met Gomez through a dating app and agreed to meet him at his home to braid his hair. Officials said the victim told Gomez several times she did not want to have sex.
Gomez sexually assaulted the victim at his home and also recorded part of the incident without her knowledge or consent.
The victim was able to leave home and contacted police.
In addition to his jail sentence, Gomez was also ordered three years of probation. He will also be required to register as a sexual offender for the rest of his life.