New Jersey man convicted of sexually assaulting child under 13

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A Bergen County man, Marcelo Velez, 59, was convicted of sexually assaulting a child under 13 after a three-week trial. The assault occurred on January 2, 2021, prompting an investigation by the Special Victims Unit. Velez was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault, two counts of sexual contact, and endangering a child's welfare. He faces a minimum sentence of 25 years to life in prison without parole. The investigation began after authorities received information about the alleged assault in Woodcliff Lake. Velez's attorneys did not comment on the verdict.


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