{"id":14207,"date":"2025-12-30T21:13:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T04:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/man-convicted-in-cortez-of-sexually-assaulting-a-child\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T21:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T03:45:00","slug":"man-convicted-in-cortez-of-sexually-assaulting-a-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/man-convicted-in-cortez-of-sexually-assaulting-a-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Man convicted in Cortez of sexually assaulting a child"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Timothy William Gray was convicted Dec. 19 of sexually assaulting a child.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

A jury in Cortez deliberated nearly 2\u00bd hours before convicting Timothy William Gray Dec. 19 of sexually assaulting a minor, the 22nd Judicial District Attorney\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n

Gray was convicted of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust \u2013 pattern of abuse \u2013 under Colorado Revised Statutes 18-3-405.3(1),(2)(b). He was remanded into custody immediately after the verdict, as required by law.<\/p>\n

Sentencing is scheduled for March 5 at 9 a.m. Gray faces a minimum of eight to 24 years in the Department of Corrections under Colorado\u2019s indeterminate sentencing for certain sex offenses. The term can extend to life in prison if the Sex Offender Management Board determines Gray is not fit for release.<\/p>\n

Assistant District Attorney Justin Pierce expressed gratitude to the jury and those who supported the prosecution, noting: \u201cThe child survivor of this abuse showed great courage both in coming forward, and persevering on a long and arduous road to justice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pierce said the case was initially not filed as a felony but was upgraded Feb. 5. The trial took place Dec. 15-19.<\/p>\n

The case began after allegations of unwanted sexual contact with a child were reported to the Cortez Police Department on Aug. 10, 2024. A family member told police the child disclosed repeated, unwanted sexual contact by Gray.<\/p>\n

According to a heavily redacted police report, the child described multiple incidents of Gray touching their buttocks and thighs with his hand, primarily at night or while the child pretended to sleep. The child said the touching began years earlier and occurred in various residences where the family lived, including Cortez and Durango.<\/p>\n

The report stated the child woke up to find Gray\u2019s hand on their buttocks while the family briefly shared a sleeping space. When his hand was removed, he allegedly placed it back moments later. The child also reported seeing Gray sitting nude beside the child\u2019s sleeping area and believed they were being watched through a door crack while changing clothes.<\/p>\n

Investigators conducted forensic interviews at the Four Corners Child Advocacy Center, where the child provided accounts of the unwanted contact. Multiple family members were also interviewed.<\/p>\n

The trial was prosecuted by Pierce and Deputy District Attorney John Goodlander.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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