Lester Hood Sentenced to 130 Years for Child Assault

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Lester Ray Hood was sentenced to 130 years in prison for aggravated sexual assault of a child.

Lester Ray Hood the third, a 43-year-old from Austin, receives a lifetime sentence of 130 years in prison and a $20,000 fine for aggravated sexual assault of a child. The conviction stems from his repeated assaults on a 13-year-old girl from December 2023 to spring 2024. The investigation began in April 2024 when the girls guardian discovered suspicious WhatsApp messages. The prosecution detailed how the assaults escalated, including an incident at a Dallas-Fort Worth hotel. District Attorney Shawn Dick commends the teams efforts and the survivors bravery for putting this predator behind bars for life. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5accb67532c9fae1

Topics covered

• child assault
• legal sentencing
• sexual assault
• criminal justice
• victim advocacy

Keywords

• Lester Hood
• child assault
• sentencing
• aggravated sexual assault
• Austin news

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