A Texas City man has been convicted of continuous sexual abuse of young children. The conviction was made by a Galveston County jury. The jury also sentenced the man to 90 years in prison. This sentence reflects the severity of the crime. Further details about the case are available from local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston.
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