Sexual Assault Conviction in Southern California
Southern California man convicted of sexually assaulting five women while hiking or sleeping, facing up to life in prison.
Key Points
- Edgar Rodriguez Ruelas convicted of sexually assaulting five women
- Attacks occurred between June 2017 and March 2020 in Thousand Oaks and Oak Park
- Ruelas faces up to life in prison
Pros
- Justice served for the victims
- Conviction may prevent future attacks
Cons
- Horrifying acts of sexual assault
- Trauma inflicted on the victims