Sept 6, 2007 -
Ernie Roxas, Sr., 54, Stockton Unified School District coach, is on trial, charged with sexually abused a girl for several years while she lived with his family.
The girl, now 25, accused Roxas in 1999. At that time, he retired from the school district and moved to Las Vegas. No charges were filed against him until the victim went to police years later. He was arrested earlier this year in Las Vegas, and was sent back to San Joaquin County.
GUILTY VERDICT: Sept 10 - A jury convicted Roxas of of eight counts, including lewd acts on a child, rape and the continual sexual abuse of a child.
A 25-year-old woman who is a relative of Roxas and testified as Corina Doe, rather than use her real surname, said she lived with Roxas' family from the ages of 9 to 17 and that Roxas had sex with her more than 40 times.Roxas will be sentenced October 22.
Oct 23 - His attorney wants a new trial, alleging juror misconduct. Judge to consider the motion.
