A man arrested May 2 in South San Francisco and charged with 108 counts of child molestation was back in court this week.
Leonardo Gonzalez, a 35-year-old plumber from South City, appeared at his preliminary hearing accompanied by defense attorney Steve Chase.
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According to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office, four prosecution witnesses testified at the preliminary hearing: Jeffrey Lee, Matthew McNichol, Andrea Wideman and Lupe Mejia. The defense presented no evidence and the court ordered Gonzalez to answer all charges.
The case was continued until 8:45 a.m. July 3 for arraignment in higher court.
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According to police, Gonzalez was taken into custody in the 800 block of Baden Avenue after a months-long investigation revealed that Gonzalez had molested a child under the age of 10.
Additional information released by the prosecutor's office states that the victim was eight years old. A hospital laboratory that conducted a routine test on the girl showed signs of sexual abuse. Police were notified and arrested Gonzalez.
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