Providence Felony Child Molestation Case
Criminal Charges:
Man charged in the Rhode Island Superior Court (Providence County) for:
- 3 Counts of Second-Degree Child Molestation Sexual Assault, in violation of RIGL § 11-37-8.3
City, State, County and Court:
Providence, Rhode Island, Providence County
Rhode Island Superior Court (Providence County)
Case Overview:
The minor daughter of man’s girlfriend accused him of multiple instances of child molestation. Specifically, the 13-year-old told her mother that the boyfriend began to sexually touch her when she was between ages 8 and 9. She said the touching began with the man touching her on the chest and in between her legs, both over the clothing. This pattern repeated itself over the years, and the girl got older, it progressed to him touching her breasts under her shirt, and rubbing her vagina both the outside of and the inside of her underwear. The man would engage in this conduct while the girl was sleeping, either on a coach and in her bed. The girl saw TikTok videos talking about child sexual abuse, and encouraging victims to come forward. This triggered the girl to report the alleged abuse to her month, and eventually the authorities. Based on her word alone, the man was charged with multiple counts of Second-Degree Child Molestation Sexual Assault. He hired Rhode Island Sex Assault Defense Lawyer, John L. Calcagni III, to defend him in Rhode Island Superior Court.
Case Result: Amended to Felony Assault, and Sentenced to 6 Years of Probation.
The man was not a lawful United States Citizen, but had Permanent United States Residency. If convicted of a felony sex crime, he would face removal proceedings or deportation from the United States. The allegations were not supported by any evidence other than the girl’s word. The State had no witnesses, incriminating statements, medical evidence, forensic evidence or recordings. The entire case hinged on the girl’s delayed and uncorroborated accusations. After the passage of time, Attorney Calcagni successfully convinced prosecutors to amend the charged felony sex offense to Felony Assault, which is not considered a sex offense. In exchange for the man’s acceptance of responsibility to this amended offense, he was sentenced to a term of probation. This is believed to be an immigration friendly disposition, which will give the man the strongest chance to avoid any adverse immigration consequences.