Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.
Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

Paterson man gets 44 years in prison for abusing child

PATERSON, NJ – On Tuesday, June 15, Julio Largo-Veletanga, 67, of Paterson, New Jersey, was sentenced to an aggregate term of 44 years in New Jersey State Prison.

The sentencing was presided over by the Honorable Joseph A. Portelli, J.S.C. following Largo-Veletanga’s conviction for multiple counts of sexual abuse against a 10-year-old child. The abuse took place between February 2020 and May 2020 at the child’s home in Paterson.

Upon release, Largo-Veletanga will face Parole Supervision for Life and Megan’s Law registration requirements.

Charlie Dwyer

Charlie Dwyer

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