St. Charles, IL – A Kane County jury has found an Elgin man guilty of sexually abusing an underage family member over a two-year period, according to Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser.
Prosecutors said Juan Pop-Pana was convicted of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child, and intimidation. According to Assistant State’s Attorneys Morgan Wilkinson and Jacki Kliment, the abuse occurred between April 3, 2022, and June 3, 2024.
Authorities reported that Pop-Pana repeatedly assaulted the victim, who was under the age of 18, and threatened harm to the victim’s mother and housing stability if the abuse was disclosed.
Judge Camargo has scheduled Pop-Pana’s sentencing for October 30, 2025, at the Kane County Judicial Center. He faces a mandatory minimum of seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. In addition to prison time, Pop-Pana must register for life as a sexual offender under Illinois law. He remains in custody at the Kane County Jail.
Prosecutors noted the victim’s bravery in testifying, as well as the support of investigators, advocates, and the Child Advocacy Center team in securing the guilty verdict.
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