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Former babysitter admits sexually assaulting six-year-old girl

Jonathan Tavara-Nima told the girls mother he was taking her to the cinema

Thursday 30 November 2017 18:06 GMT
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Jonathan Tavara-Nima, 31, was hired by the victim's family
Jonathan Tavara-Nima, 31, was hired by the victim's family (Union County Prosecutor)

The former baby sitter of a six-year-old girl has admitted he sexually assaulted her at a motel after telling the child’s mother he was taking her to a movie.

Prosecutors in Union County New Jersey said Jonathan Tavara-Nima will face a minimum of 25 years in prison when he’s sentenced in January.

The 31-year-old plead guilty to aggravated sexual assault.

Authorities said the victim’s family hired Tavara-Nima through a website. But he continued to show up at the girl’s home after his employment ended, sometimes uninvited.

Tavara-Nima told the girl’s mother in May that he was taking her to a movie., they added.

But he instead bought her a new dress and stockings and took her to a motel, where the assault occurred.

Associated Press

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