A Stockton man was sentenced to 105 years to life in prison for 35 counts of sexual abuse against a child, the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office said.

Antonio Hernandez, 59, was convicted of multiple crimes relating to the sexual abuse of a girl that began when she was under 7 years old, prosecutors said Thursday. The abuse continued for 5 years until she came forward in 2023. 

“The courage of this young survivor in confronting her abuser is truly inspiring, and her bravery has ensured that this predator will spend the rest of his life behind bars,” said District Attorney Ron Freitas in a statement released by his office. 

A Stockton man was sentenced to 105 years to life in prison for 35 counts of sexual abuse against a child, the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office said. Antonio Hernandez, 59, was convicted of multiple crimes relating to the sexual abuse of a girl that began when she was under 7 years old, prosecutors said Thursday. The abuse continued for 5 years until she came forward in 2023.

“The courage of this young survivor in confronting her abuser is truly inspiring, and her bravery has ensured that this predator will spend the rest of his life behind bars,” said District Attorney Ron Freitas in a statement released by his office.