JAIME GOMEZ-FIGUEROA SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS IN PRISON

Washington Co. District Attorney's Office

HILLSBORO, Ore.- On January 27, 2022, Jaime Gomez-Figueroa pleaded guilty to first degree rape and two counts of first degree sexual abuse. Washington County Circuit Court Judge Ricardo Menchaca then sentenced the defendant to 25 years in prison. Deputy District Attorney Sara Loebner prosecuted the case against Mr. Gomez-Figueroa. 

The victim in this case is now an adult. She reported sexual abuse perpetrated by the defendant that occurred when she was a child. She recalled multiple incidents of abuse that went on for several years. 

The victim confronted the defendant with these allegations. He admitted to the abuse. Hillsboro police also interviewed Mr. Gomez-Figueroa. He confessed that he inappropriately touched and abused the victim. 

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office wishes to commend the victim in this case for her bravery in bringing these allegations forward and for participating in the court process. This office also wishes to thank the Hillsboro Police Department for their work on this case. 

The defendant will be transferred to the Oregon Department of Corrections to begin serving his sentence.