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Former Fresno Judge Faces Sexual Assault Charges
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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
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September 23, 2024

Retired Judge Adolfo Corona faces two sexual assault charges. (GV Wire Composite)

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Retired Fresno County Judge Adolfo Corona faces two sexual assault charges, the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office said Monday morning.

In a grand jury indictment unsealed Monday, the DA is accusing Corona, 65, of one felony count of sexual penetration by force, fear or duress; and one misdemeanor count of sexual battery, both allegedly taking place March 14 in Fresno County. He faces up to eight years in prison.

Court records show the DA’s office filed its sealed indictment on July 26.

Corona entered a not guilty plea Monday morning in a Fresno County Superior Court room. Joseph Kalashian, a Tulare County retired judge presiding over the case, set bail at $70,000. Corona posted the bail later in the morning.

The victim is only listed as “Jane Doe” in court records. The judge also issued a criminal protective order.

The DA’s office said the next court date is Nov. 14, with a trial tentatively starting Jan. 9.

Corona was appointed to the bench in 2003 by then-Gov. Gray Davis. He won re-election in 2004, 2010, 2016, and 2022, before retiring this past April.

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David Taub,
Senior Reporter
Curiosity drives David Taub. The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices. Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read. Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man). Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl. When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue! You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email

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