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2 days ago
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Second defendant convicted in human trafficking sexual assault case in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – A second illegal immigrant found in Fond du Lac County has been convicted of human trafficking sexual assault involving his co-defendant's daughter. Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney announced that Juan Carlos Rocha-Mejia was convicted of first-degree sexual assault of a child after pleading no contest. 42-year-old Wisconsin man arrested for 4th OWI after swerving in between multiple lanes Co-defendant Elia Antonio, the mother of the victim, was previously convicted of human trafficking of a child, failure to protect a child, and two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping. Bond was revoked for Rocha-Mejia, and the judge ordered a pre-sentence investigation. 'Today is another step towards justice for the survivor, with the second defendant being convicted for a disgusting attack on a child,' said Toney. 'We look forward to the upcoming sentencing hearings to hold both defendants accountable and help the survivor move past the court process. I am grateful for the excellent investigative efforts by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office and ADA Menzl.' The investigation revealed that Rocha-Mejia and Antonio are illegally in the United States. The convictions stem from a sexual assault of Elia Antonio's daughter on March 18, 2024. Antonio gave her daughter to Rocha-Mejia to be sexually assaulted for approximately $250. Rocha-Mejia held the child in a van and attempted to duct-tape her as he began to sexually assault her. Multiple hurt in Sheboygan County crash involving dump truck, one severely injured The victim bravely fought back, biting Rocha-Mejia, and escaped to a nearby residence. The defendant's DNA and the survivor's DNA were found on duct tape located in the van. Rocha-Mejia faces up to 40 years of initial confinement. The sentencing hearing for Rocha-Mejia is scheduled for August 21, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., and the sentencing for Elia Antonio is set for the same day at 11:00 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman in Fond du Lac County found guilty of trafficking daughter; sentencing pending co-defendant's trial
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – A 34-year-old woman in the U.S. illegally has been found guilty of multiple charges connected to the trafficking and sexual assault of her own daughter. Elia Antonio pled guilty on May 12 to trafficking a child, failure to act to prevent sexual assault of a child, and two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping. Her sentencing will be scheduled following the trial of her co-defendant, 32-year-old Juan Carlos Rocha Mejia, who is also reportedly in the U.S. illegally. Wisconsin schools warn parents about viral TikTok challenge involving Chromebook fires The convictions stem from an investigation that revealed Antonio allowed Rocha Mejia to sexually assault her daughter in exchange for approximately $250. Wisconsin DMV reports nearly 6,000 vehicles with odometer rollback, $37 million fraud loss in 2024 'Today is a step toward justice for the survivor and holding the defendant accountable for her despicable actions involving her own child,' Fond du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney said in a statement. Rocha Mejia is scheduled to go to trial on June 23, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
