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According to Patch, 22-year-old Rochdi Tibta was arrested and charged Friday for unlawfully touching a child at Kong's Taekwondo Learning Center in Lorton in 2019.
Rochdi Tibta was a center employee at the school from December 2018 to December 2019 and acted as the sole caretaker for the minors on several occasions.
Fairfax County Police detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau Child Abuse Squad investigated the victims' claims that while attending the after-school program at Kong's Taekwondo Learning Center, Rochdi Tibta had the victim sit on his lap and unlawfully touched her on three occasions.
Tibta is currently being held without bail following police charges of three counts of aggravated sexual assault.
Attorney Kevin Biniazan has years of experience representing sexual assault survivors. Using his experience, Biniazan offers insightful legal advice for those wishing to report child sexual assault.
"Sexual assault is a serious criminal offense and should not be tolerated. If an individual who has been sexually assaulted has the legal right to file a civil lawsuit. Depending on the circumstances of the crime, a victim can also file a lawsuit against a negligent third party. Negligent third parties can be schools or businesses. Instances of third party negligence could include an absence of supervision, safety regulations, or cameras."
"Sexual assault can be a traumatic experience. While we often trust teachers or mentors, unfortunately, trust gets taken advantage of in some instances. When this happens, victims and their families often feel lost and don't know the proper legal steps to take. Victims of sexual assault should secure the services of an experienced sexual assault attorney to explore all their legal options."
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