Washington, Jan 25: A US Federal judge has convicted an Afghan national for sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl while the victim and accused were at Quantico Marine Corps Base.
The jury in US District Court in Alexandria on January 21 found that Mohammed Tariq, 24, was engaged in sexual contact with the victim while both the victim and Tariq were housed at Camp Upshur, on Marine Corps Base Quantico, following evacuation from Afghanistan, according to Justice Department on Monday
Tariq will be facing a maximum term of life in prison when sentenced on April 26, the statement said.
Jessica D Aber, US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, said, “People who come to our country seeking haven from tyranny and terrorism deserve to live here in safety. I want to thank the Marines and the FBI for their commitment to upholding that ideal.
“It is the resilience and courage of the victim and her family in speaking out against this offender that is truly emblematic of the contributions refugees and immigrants make to our country.”
(UNI)
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