Sentence For White Plains Man Who Sexually Abused Children

WHITE PLAINS, NY — A White Plains man who admitted in court that he had sex with two children was sentenced to prison.

Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced that David Rivera, 35, of White Plains, was sentenced May 9 to eight years in state prison, with 15 years of post-release supervision.

He is also required to register as a sex offender.

Rocah said he preyed on the innocence of two vulnerable children who trusted him.

“This outcome is justice for the young survivors who exhibited great courage and bravery coming forward,” she said.

According to prosecutors, on Sept. 2, Rivera pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, felonies, for subjecting two children to repeated acts of sexual conduct.

For one victim, the criminal conduct started in 2010, when the child was 5 years old and continued into 2013.

For the second victim, the criminal conduct started in 2006, when the child was 11 years old and continued into 2007.

Rivera was arrested Feb. 8, 2021, by White Plains Public Safety following an investigation.

The youngest victim gave a statement to the court about the outcome.

“You have denied it so many times but this is the reality of your actions,” the victim said. “And I’m happy that I’m getting the justice that I deserve.”