PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A 53-year-old man who sexually abused an 11-year-old girl over a dozen times was sentenced to 38 years in prison on Monday, the Multnomah County District Attorney's office announced.

Edgar Ocampo-Reza was found guilty on 12 counts of first-degree sodomy and 24 counts of first-degree sex abuse in a week-long trial earlier in August.

“Justice in this case was long overdue. At every turn, the defendant tried to avoid being held accountable for his crimes. This verdict is a testament to the courage, strength, and perseverance of the victim and her friends – at eleven years of age – to speak up. At sentencing, the victim spoke eloquently about the lasting impact of the defendant’s crimes. This is why, as a community who cares about the safety and well-being of childre

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