Paterson New Jersey Man Charged

44 YEAR OLD PATERSON MAN CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONTACT UPON A CHILD

     " Kenyatta Lighty Of Paterson, New Jersey Has Been Charged With Criminal Sexual Contact & Child Endangerment."

December 13, 2022, 5:15 A.M. ET By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

PATERSON, NJ.- On Monday, December 12, 2022, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announced that following an investigation by Members of The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit, Kenyatta Lightly, 44, of Paterson, New Jersey was Arrested and Charged on Friday, December 9, 2022.

     Mr. Lightly was Charged with Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child; and Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Contact. It has been Alleged that Mr. Lightly on Two Separate Occasions between the dates of July 2021 and July 2022, Lightly inappropriately touched a 15-Year-Old Girl.

     If Convicted on the Charges Mr. Lightly will face the potential new Jersey State Prison Sentence for 3 to 5 Years for Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child and up to 18 Months for Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Contact.

     The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office asks anyone that may have any additional information regarding this incident or other incidents regarding Mr. Lightly to please contact The Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER DECEMBER 13, 2022: LAW, PASSAIC: