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Judge grants bond in child molestation case; investigator details allegation in hearing

Juan Pablo Ortega Ponce enters the courtroom Friday, Feb. 14, for a committal hearing in his child molestation case. - photo by Nick Watson

02152025 PONCE — Juan Pablo Ortega Ponce enters the courtroom Friday, Feb. 14, for a committal hearing in his child molestation case. - photo by Nick Watson

A 12-year-old girl said she was alone with Juan Pablo Ortega Ponce on the couch when he was accused of touching her, according to court testimony Friday, Feb. 14.