Rapist Convicted in Ventura County

0:00A jury in Ventura County, California just convicted a 59-year-old man from Fairlano Highell, named Christopher Baum, a felony, forcible rape, from an assault back in October of 2018. The attack happened in an Oxnard hotel room after an argument between Baum and the victim, who woke up to find him forcing himself on her, despite her. Please stop. She later reported it to police following severe pain and after confiding in friends. Deputy District Attorney, Julia McAndrew, from the Sexual Assault Unit, hailed the verdict as a win for survivors, stressing that it shows they deserve. To be heard, believed, and protected while holding offenders accountable. The jury also found an aggravating factor of great violence, true leading to Baum's immediate remand into custody with Albeil. He heads back to court on May 29, facing up to eight years in state prison, a step toward real justice in this long fought case. That wraps California news. Today brought to you with AI.