TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — An Austin man has been convicted by a Travis County jury of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 14, the jury sentencing him to 25 years in prison.
APD arrested 36-year-old Samuel Ramirez in February 2023, charging him with Continuous Sexual Abuse in a case involving two victims under the age of 14.
In October 2024, Ramirez was indicted on three counts of Continuous Sexual Abuse with a Child Under 14, six counts of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact, and three counts of Aggravated Assault of a Child.
Jury selection for Ramirez’s trial began Aug. 10, the jury convicting him on Aug. 13 after deliberations.
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Ramirez was sentenced to 25 years in prison by the jury.
“Our office is grateful to our dedicated staff and law enforcement partners, who worked tirelessly to hold the defendant accountable and seek justice for the victims,” said Travis County District Attorney José Garza. “We hope this verdict continues to support the victims’ healing process.”