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Trial to begin Friday for Tejano singer charged with sexual assault of a child

Jesse Farias, singer of La Tropa F, charged back in 2021

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SAN ANTONIO – The trial for the singer of the Tejano band La Tropa F will begin this week.

Jesse Farias was arrested and charged in 2021 with sexual assault of a child, a second-degree felony, according to online court records.

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A jury was selected Thursday with opening statements expected Friday afternoon in the 379th District Court with presiding Judge Ron Rangel.

Since Farias’ arrest, La Tropa F has been inactive and haven’t performed any shows.

Because this is a sexual assault case, KSAT 12 News will not be disclosing the victim’s identity.

If found guilty, Farias faces a punishment of up to 20 years in prison.

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Erica Hernandez is an Emmy award-winning journalist with 15 years of experience in the broadcast news business. Erica has covered a wide array of stories all over Central and South Texas. She's currently the court reporter and cohost of the podcast Texas Crime Stories.

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