Crime & Safety

Clinton Man Sentenced In Sexual Assault Of 6-Year-Old New Jersey Girl

A Clinton man has been sentenced in the sexual assault of a 6-year-old New Jersey girl.

CLINTON, MD — A Prince George's man has been sentenced in the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in New Jersey.

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw stated that 34-year-old Kevin Williams of Clinton has been sentenced to 41-years in prison in New Jersey for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in Burlington County. He was found guilty in July of two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and four counts of second-degree sexual assault. Williams must serve 38 years in prison before becoming eligible for parole, Bradshaw said.

The assaults happened several years ago on multiple occasions. Additional details are being withheld in an attempt to protect the identity of the victim, Bradshaw said.

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Williams was taken into custody in December 2020 by the Maryland State Police.

“The victim in this case endured abuse that continues to traumatize her to this day,” Bradshaw said. “We admire the strength and determination she displayed during the prosecution and hope the justice that was brought on her behalf is meaningful as she pursues a happy, fulfilling life.”

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