COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — A Coventry man facing child molestation charges has been found guilty, according to Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha.

David Ouellette, 65, was convicted of seven counts of first-degree child molestation last week.

Ouellette was accused of sexually assaulting a young girl — who was known to him — several times between May 1998 and September 2002, according to authorities.

"Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and secure environment," Neronha said. "This victim demonstrated immense courage that allowed us to finally pursue justice for the years of trauma she endured at the hands of a trusted adult."

"By supporting every victim and empowering them to come forward, we make our communities safer, one case at a time," he continued.

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