WARREN A Warren man who was accused of inappropriately touching a 12-year-old pled guilty on Wednesday and promptly learned his fate.

According to the Trumbull County Prosecutor's Office, 37-year-old Matthew Velez pled guilty to one fourth-degree felony count of attempted gross sexual imposition.

He was sentenced to one year in prison on this charge. Once he's released, he must register as a Tier 2 sex offender twice per year for the next 25 years.

The 12-year-old victim told police that Velez had touched her arm and told her she was "so beautiful." Prosecutors say Velez also attempted to touch the girl's buttocks.

The victim's father told police Velez was his childhood friend.

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