Defendant Sentenced to 650 Years -Life for Child Sexual Assaults

DATE: October 19, 2026

CASE: Michael Jones (Case #15F05834)

PROSECUTOR: Deputy District Attorney Brandon Jack, Special Assault & Child Abuse Unit

On October 15, 2026, the Honorable Kenneth Brody sentenced Michael Jones to 650 years to life in state prison. On September 17, 2026, Jones was convicted by a jury of 16 counts of child sexual assault. Aggravating factors of substantial sexual conduct and multiple victims were also found true.

When the first victim was 11 to 13 years old, Michael Jones committed hundreds of sexual acts against her, including intercourse and sodomy. Jones initially began by grooming the victim and quickly progressed his conduct. When the victim disclosed the abuse, Jones fled and remained hidden from law enforcement for seven years. During this time, Jones began sexually assaulting another child when she was 9 years old.