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Janusz Found Guilty on One Count, Not Guilty on Others

by KREX News Room
by Kristina Kuestner

Story Created: Mar 23, 2013 at 12:20 AM MDT

Story Updated: Mar 23, 2013 at 11:43 PM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- The former police officer and firefighter accused of sexual assault is found guilty of sexual assault on a child.

After less than 12 hours, the jury made a decision on the case against 43-year-old Eric Janusz Friday night.

The jury found Janusz guilty of one count of sexual assault on a child in a position of trust in regards to an incident in the then Mesa State gym.

The jury found the defendant not guilty on three counts of sexual assault on a child in a position of trust, not guilty of committing sexual assault on a child in a position of trust with a pattern of abuse, and not guilty of menacing.

Janusz's bond was revoked.

He will be sentenced May 22 at 8 a.m.

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respect said on Tuesday, Mar 26 at 9:51 PM

I was just like to say that this is a tragedy for our family and there's so much that most people don't know and so much that was not allowed in as evidence. I hope everyone can be respectful as we are grieving for a very special man, husband and father.

Anonymous said on Monday, Mar 25 at 7:58 AM

Don't be fooled. He is guilty on all counts, yet only convicted of one!

GJ Native said on Sunday, Mar 24 at 9:04 PM

Great point Michelle, not saying this guy didn't commit a crime but your girls anymore are a problem. It's the decline of the family.

Just Say-In said on Sunday, Mar 24 at 3:11 PM

"Ken" first off this sex offender never worked for the Sheriffs Office. Second this guy has not been on any public safety payroll since his release from GJFD. If you know of a Cop, Firefighter, Lawyer, Doctor, etc. that is committing a crime - report it.

Michelle said on Sunday, Mar 24 at 7:47 AM

Why do teen girls act like 25 year olds? Now days they lie about their age,dress sleazy...

Ken said on Saturday, Mar 23 at 9:53 PM

Why is it that Grand Junction Cops are still getting away with this stuff, and remain on the payroll... I think the entire police dept and sheriff dept need an official inquisition to practices and why these officers are still working.

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