Oaxaca Court Sentences Man to Over Nine Years for Rape of 15‑Year‑Old in Grocery Store

The Oaxaca State Attorney General's Office (FGEO) secured a conviction against Julián H. S. for raping a 15‑year‑old girl who was alone at her family’s grocery store in San Isidro Zoquiápam, Sierra de Flores Magón, on 31 August 2023. After the victim reported the assault, FGEO investigators gathered forensic and testimonial evidence that led to trial.

On 10 June 2026, an Oaxaca court sentenced Julián H. S. to nine years and four months in prison, imposed a monetary fine, and ordered restitution to the victim. The prosecution emphasized the importance of gender‑ and child‑focused perspectives in its pursuit of justice for crimes against minors.