A San Bruno man faces up to eight years in prison after a jury found him guilty on Tuesday of sexually assaulting his step-niece, a prosecutor said.
Isidro Pulido Vasquez Jr., 31, was convicted of child molestation following a nine-day trial, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.
Pulido Vasquez lived in San Bruno with his 12-year-old step-niece’s family. On Feb. 18, 2025, while the girl’s mother and aunt weren’t home, Pulido Vasquez got into the girl’s bed to watch a movie, the DA said. He reached under the covers, underneath her pajamas, and fondled her, according to Wagstaffe. The victim said, “No,” and left the bed.
The girl told her friends about the assault before telling her aunt a month later. When confronted by the aunt, Pulido Vasquez denied fondling her and claimed he had only hugged her, Wagstaffe said.
Pulido Vasquez Jr. is set to be sentenced Nov. 19. He is in jail on no bail status, having previously posted a $100,000 bond.