Goshen man pleads guilty to first-degree rape, expected to get 15 years in state prison

A Goshen man pleaded guilty to first-degree rape in Orange County Court on Monday, according to District Attorney David M. Hoovler.

Under the plea agreement, Jesus Torres, 32, is expected to be sentenced to 15 years in state prison along with 10 years of post-release supervision. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 28 by Judge Craig Stephen Brown. Torres will be registered as a sex offender under the New York Sex Offender Registration Act as part of the sentence.

Torres was accused of engaging in sexual intercourse with another person who was less than 13 years old. He was arrested by State Police in November.

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“Crimes such as those perpetrated by this defendant are unthinkable,” said Hoovler. “I commend the bravery of the survivor in this case, who is forced to live every day with the consequences of these barbaric acts. The careful and thorough investigation by law enforcement helped to ensure that this predator is no longer free to victimize others. My office will continue to provide support for victims of sexual assault and seek to hold offenders accountable for their actions.”

Hoovler thanked New York State Police and the Orange County Child Abuse Investigation Unit for their assistance with the case. Assistant District Attorney Michael Purcell prosecuted the case.