LAUDERDALE CO., Ala. (WAFF) – A Lauderdale County man was found guilty on all counts in a child pornography and sex abuse case.
Juan Fuentes was charged with 51 counts of production and possession of child pornography and two counts of sex abuse and rape.
He now faces a minimum of 20 years in prison.This was the first trial in the county since the pandemic forced courts to close.
Investigators said that Fuentes was a family friend of the victims.Over the last two days, jurors heard from the victims, their families and expert witnesses.
Prosecutors said dozens of pornographic images were found on multiple devices that belonged to Fuentes.