William Rodriguez, of Clewiston, has been sentenced to life in prison, for molesting two children. He was convicted in September, following a trial in Hendry County.
Assistant State Attorney Evan Chaput prosecuted the case.
Rodriguez was sentenced as follows:
Count 1: Lewd and Lascivious Molestation, Victim Under 12 – Life in Prison
Count 2: Lewd and Lascivious Molestation, Victim Under 16, Over 12 – 15 Years in Prison (Maximum Sentence)
Count 3: Lewd and Lascivious Molestation, Victim Under 16, Over 12 – 15 Years in Prison (Maximum Sentence)
The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office started the investigation into this case in March 2019. That is when two child victims told a family friend about past sexual abuse by Rodriguez and law enforcement was contacted.
The investigation led to the positive identification and arrest of the defendant.
Samantha Syoen – Communications Director, State Attorney’s Office