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Man sentenced in child sex abuse case in Nelson County

Offenses occurred while victim was age 11, court records show

Torres-Reyes (courtesy of Nelson Co.) (NCO2025)

NELSON CO., Va. – The Nelson Circuit Court has sentenced a man convicted of multiple sex crimes, according to court records.

In August 2025, Juan Manuel Torres-Reyes was found guilty of several charges, all of which occurred while the victim was just 11 years old. Those offenses include:

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  • One count of aggravated sexual battery of a minor less than 13 years of age
  • One count of indecent liberties of a child
  • One count of object sexual penetration of a minor less than 13 years of age

In total, Torres-Reyes was sentenced to 129 years; however, 114 years were suspended, meaning he will serve 15 years of jail time. He has also been ordered to serve 6 years of probation upon release.

Here’s a breakdown of the charges and their respective sentences:

  • Object sexual penetration of a minor less than 13 years of age: 99 years, 89 suspended
  • Aggravated sexual battery of a minor less than 13 years of age: 20 years, 16 suspended
  • Indecent liberties of a child: 10 years, 9 suspended