A Hernando County jury found Gerald Allen Gilbert, 37, of Alabama guilty on four counts of Sexual Battery by a Person 18 Years of Age or Older on a Victim Under 12 on July 8th. The trial concluded after a cross-state investigation.
Gilbert was convicted of sexually battering a child under the age of 12 on multiple counts. The investigation and trial took place in Hernando County, Florida. No further details about the case or the victim were released.
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office worked with Alabama authorities on the case. The specific dates and times of the incidents were not provided. The case was prosecuted through the Hernando County State Attorney’s Office.
Gilbert faces sentencing for the convictions. The Hernando County State Attorney’s Office will pursue sentencing recommendations based on Florida law and the severity of the crimes.
Originally reported by R News
Sources: R News
