A Tarrant County jury today found Donnell English guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a child and sentenced him to 55 years in prison, closing a grim case that started when the victim was in kindergarten. Prosecutors told jurors the girl was sexually assaulted multiple times and that English ordered her to keep the abuse a secret. County officials credited the outcome to local detectives and the district attorney's victim-services team that stayed with the family through the trial.
DA names investigators and thanks Everman police
In a post on X, the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office said a jury found English guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a child and that the judge imposed a 55-year sentence. The office publicly thanked the Everman Police Department and identified Investigator Josh Neiswender, Victim Coordinator Imelda Lopez, and Assistant District Attorneys Kassidy Durfee and Dylan Campbell as part of the trial team, according to the Tarrant County DA.
Thanks to the Everman Police Department for their work on this case and for their commitment to keeping our community safe. pic.twitter.com/P7YPit0kGj
— Tarrant County DA (@TarrantCountyDA) March 3, 2026
What the charge carries in Texas
Aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree felony under Texas law and can be punished by five to 99 years or life in prison. In cases involving very young children, state law sets mandatory minimum sentences and tightens supervision rules after release. People convicted of this offense must register as sex offenders and face strict parole limits, per Texas Penal Code §22.021.
Prosecution and support teams
The DA's office said the case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Kassidy Durfee and Dylan Campbell, with support from Investigator Josh Neiswender and Victim Coordinator Imelda Lopez. The office's criminal division includes units dedicated to sexual assault and special victims that work closely with detectives and advocates to prepare these cases for trial, according to the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office.
Everman police credited
The Everman Police Department, a small Tarrant County agency, was singled out by prosecutors for its investigative work on the case. The department's public materials highlight community policing and coordination with county partners on major investigations, according to the Everman Police Department.
Victim support and records
Officials did not say whether the court ordered restitution or whether English plans to appeal. Those details typically appear in formal court filings. Victim coordinators and local advocacy groups are standard parts of how the DA's office handles sexual assault prosecutions, and sentencing documents are available through county court records for those who want to review the case paperwork.
