Stevens Point Man Found Guilty of Child Sexual Assault
Jose Mata, a 51-year-old man from Stevens Point, Wisconsin, has been found guilty by a jury of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child.
Wausau Rhinelander, WI, September 18, 2026 —
Jose Mata, a 51-year-old resident of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, has been convicted by a jury on charges of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child.
The verdict was delivered following a trial where jurors deliberated on the evidence presented. The specific details of the assaults, including the number of incidents and the timeline, were presented during the proceedings. The name of the child victim was not made public, adhering to standard victim protection protocols in such cases.
Further details regarding the sentencing phase have not yet been announced. The legal process following a jury’s guilty verdict typically includes pre-sentencing investigations and a formal sentencing hearing where the judge determines the appropriate penalty based on statutory guidelines and the specifics of the case. Information on whether the prosecution sought specific sentencing recommendations or if the defense presented mitigating factors was not immediately available.
The trial took place in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The court proceedings involved testimony from witnesses, presentation of evidence, and arguments from both the prosecution and the defense. The jury, after hearing all testimony and reviewing the evidence, reached its unanimous decision.
The case against Mata originated from an investigation that led to his arrest and subsequent indictment. The specific dates of the alleged assaults and the manner in which the case was brought before the court were part of the evidence reviewed. The outcome of the trial marks a significant legal development in this case. Information regarding the specific statutes under which Mata was charged, the potential maximum penalties, and the length of the trial was not publicly detailed in the summary provided.
The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount, if any, was not provided. The permit status was not provided. Inspection outcomes were not provided. Code violations were not provided. The cause of the incidents was not provided. What happened next, beyond the guilty verdict, was not provided. The duration of the jury’s deliberation was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Desiree Fischer on www.wsaw.com, see more information here.
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