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Trial begins for Gainesville man accused of molesting three girls
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Ricardo Paniagua attends his child molestation trial Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Hall County Superior Court. He faces charges of aggravated child molestation and child molestation involving three girls from 2008-2013. - photo by Scott Rogers
It took two-and-a-half days for pre-trial motions and a jury to be picked in the case of Ricardo Paniagua, who stands accused of molesting three different girls dating back to 2008. Eighteen minutes into the trial, the defense wanted a mistrial declared.