https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/01/26/chicago-man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-children-claims-he-is-trans-ageJoseph Roman, 38, faces felony sexual assault charges for allegedly making repeated attacks on three girls ages 6 to 8 years old over a period spanning from 2015 to January of this year, according to the Chicago Tribune. Roman was friends with the girls’ families at the time.
During a hearing Wednesday, Roman reportedly admitted to some of the attacks, the report states. He also allegedly told police he is a “9-year-old trapped in an adult's body."
How long was this going on?
The victims had stayed at Roman's home for several weeks with their families when the alleged attacks began, according to the report. The attacks reportedly continued once they moved out.
One of the girls was 6 years old when Roman allegedly began sexually assaulting her at his home, according to the report. In all, the alleged assaults happened from August 2015 to January 2018.
Starting in October 2016, Roman allegedly began assaulting an 8-year-old girl. While her mother worked a night shift, Roman reportedly helped take care of her children, according to the report. During one of the alleged attacks, two younger children stayed in the room and watched a movie on a cellphone, the report states.
