Defendant Convicted for Crimes Against a Child

Norlis Torres Granado, 38, of Miami, has been convicted of Sexual Battery on a Child – 12 years of age or older but less than 18 years and Lewd or Lascivious Molestation. The defendant was found guilty as charged with the special findings of penetration on count one and sexual contact on count two.

Assistant State Attorney Adam Sullivan prosecuted the case.

The defendant, a friend of the victim’s family, molested the child victim on more than one occasion, in Lee County.

The child victim told a parent what happened and they immediately contacted law enforcement.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case and arrested the defendant for the crime.

Sentencing is scheduled for June 1, 2026.

Samantha Syoen – State Attorney’s Office Communications Director