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Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing 12-Year-Old Girl He Met Through App

11 June 2026 13:20

A 54-year-old Fresno man pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl he met through a mobile app. The victim was found by her grandfather after tracking her phone.

The case underscores the dangers of online predators. - James Ellis, 54, pleaded guilty to multiple charges involving a 12-year-old girl.

- The victim met Ellis through a mobile application. - The grandfather located the girl by tracking her cellphone.

- Ellis is awaiting sentencing in Fresno County.

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