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Woman Charged with Sexually Abusing 9-Year-Old Boy in San Juan

Published Jul 13, 2026, 8:57 PM ASTvia Telemundo PR

At a glance

  • Amanda M. Rodríguez Rivera faces charges for alleged sexual assault and lewd acts against a 9-year-old
  • Incidents occurred between 2018 and 2019 in San Juan
  • Rodríguez Rivera was imposed a $400,000 bond and taken into custody

Why this matters: Child safety is a concern in Puerto Rico

A 33-year-old woman identified as Amanda M. Rodríguez Rivera faces criminal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting, committing lewd acts against, and abusing a 9-year-old boy in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Authorities said the incidents occurred between 2018 and 2019. Judge Alfrida Tomey Imbert of the San Juan Court of First Instance found probable cause for arrest on all charges filed and set a global bail of $400,000.

Rodríguez Rivera was unable to post bail and was booked into prison. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for July 28.

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SourceTelemundo PR

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