San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced a significant sentencing in a sexual assault case, as reported earlier by the DA's office. Sergio Alvarado, 60, has been sentenced to over 25 years in state prison following his conviction on multiple counts of rape and other serious sexual assault charges. These charges stem from incidents dating back to 2014 and as recent as 2019, involving victims who were related to him.
In what the district attorney's office describes, Mr. Alvarado has finally been brought to justice for the crimes he committed against vulnerable members of his own family. His dubious actions have led to a prison term of 25 years and four months, a sentence handed down by the Honorable Judge Brian Ferrall. Running a long course, the victims partnered with the DA's office throughout the trial process, praised by DA Jenkins for their strength and courage.
According to the DA's office, Alvarado was convicted on three counts of forcible rape and one count of forcible oral copulation, concerning assaults that took place in 2014. The other charges, for an incident in 2019, include one count of attempted forcible oral copulation on a minor and one count of assault. This incident involved another relative, a 16-year-old, whom he assaulted in his car after offering a ride to a job interview.
Assistant District Attorney Sheila Johnson led the prosecution, supported by a team comprising District Attorney Investigators Molly Braun and Shan Johnson, as well as paralegal Andrew Ong. It's noted that the San Francisco Police Department's Special Victims Unit played a critical role in building a solid case against Alvarado. Victim Advocate Melissa Curiel, meanwhile, provided dedicated support to the victims throughout the case, cited by the DA's office as intrinsic to the outcome. In detailing the sensitive nature of these crimes, Sheila Johnson said, "Family violence occurs within ongoing relationships that are expected to be protective, supportive, and nurturing." "Mr. Alvarado’s exploitation of that trust caused two generations of women profound psychological trauma," Johnson said, according to the San Francisco District Attorney. The conviction and sentencing seek to restore the victims' sense of humanity and deliver a clear message against tolerance for such violence.
DA Brook Jenkins, refocusing on the wider community implications, added that Alvarado's crimes were predatory and that under her administration, ensuring such individuals are removed from society remained a top priority. She reiterated her office's commitment to protecting the community and supporting survivors of such egregious acts in their pursuit of justice.
