Manuel Cortes, a 71-year-old San Francisco resident, has been sentenced to eight years in prison following a no-contest plea to the charge of child molestation. Cortes, whose case was managed by the San Mateo County District Attorney, is also mandated to have no contact with the victim for ten years and will be a sex registrant for life. The announcement of his sentencing, published by the San Mateo County District Attorney, indicated that he would be transferred to the custody of the CDCR as soon as possible.
Cortes was denied probation, sentenced to 8 yrs in prison, ordered no contact with the victim for 10 years and he will be a sex registrant for the remainder of his life. He will be transferred to the custody of the CDCR as soon as possible. https://t.co/8VgczKKqhG
— San Mateo County District Attorney (@SanMateoCoDA) August 23, 2024
The investigation, originally initiated on June 21, 2022, by San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Detectives, revealed that the assault began when the female victim was just six years old. After a thorough investigation and incriminating statements made by Cortes, a no-bail arrest warrant was issued. According to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, the assaults occurred over three years.
Cortes was located and arrested in San Francisco on June 6, 2023, and subsequently booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility on a no bail arrest warrant. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office remains concerned that there may be other unidentified victims due to the historical nature of the crime. They encourage anyone with information to contact Det. Cousenes at 650-363-4066 or [email protected], or Detective Chong at 650-599-1516 or [email protected]. Information can be provided via the anonymous tip line at 1-800-547-2700 for those wishing to remain anonymous.
