DONNA – A Donna man was found guilty and sentenced to 50 years in prison for continuous sexual abuse
of a child.

On February 23, 2023, a jury found Carlos Gomez, 33, guilty of five counts of sexual abuse of child, including
continuous sexual abuse of a child and aggravated sexual assault of a child. The case was prosecuted by
Felony Division Assistant District Attorney Laura Rodriguez.

On February 27, 2023, Auxiliary Court Judge Linda Yanez sentenced Gomez to 50 years in the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice – Institutional Division. The sentences will run concurrently.

The offenses included:
• 1st degree felony, continuous sexual abuse of a child– 50 years
• 2nd degree felony, indecency with a child by contact – 5 years
• 1st degree felony, aggravated sexual assault of a child – 35 years
• 1st degree felony, aggravated sexual assault of a child – 35 years
• 2nd degree felony, indecency with a child by contact – 10 years

“I want to commend ADA Laura Rodriguez for ensuring this sexual predator never hurts another innocent
child ever again,” said Criminal District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios.