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Alleged Sexual Assault by Judge Took Place at Fresno Courthouse
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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
Published 1 week ago on
September 26, 2024

Retired Fresno County Superior Court Judge Corona allegedly committed sexual assault at the main criminal courthouse. (GV Wire Composite/Paul Marshall)

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Retired Judge Adolfo Corona allegedly committed sexual assault at the main criminal Fresno County Superior Courthouse, a sheriff’s office spokesman told GV Wire on Thursday.

A grand jury indictment from July 26 was unsealed and publicly revealed in court on Monday.

Corona, 65, pleaded not guilty to one felony count of sexual penetration by force, fear or duress; and one misdemeanor count of sexual battery, both allegedly taking place March 14 during work hours.

Fresno County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Tony Botti said the victim, listed in court documents as “Jane Doe,” was an adult female.

If convicted, Corona faces up to eight years in prison.

Corona returns to court on Nov. 14 in front of visiting judge Joseph Kalashian, a retired judge from Tulare County.

Eddie Ruiz, attorney for Corona, declined to comment.

Presiding Judge Houry Sanderson, through a courts spokesperson, would not comment.

“Judges may not make public comments about a pending or impending proceeding and must refrain from making nonpublic comments that may substantially interfere with a fair trial or hearing, including those pending before other judges or courts. For this reason none of the judges will be providing any comment,” a spokesperson said.

Corona Retired in May

The state’s pension system said Corona retired as of May 1, 2024. It is unclear when he notified the state of his intention to retire.

Then-Gov. Gray Davis appointed Corona to the bench in 2003. Corona won re-election in 2004, 2010, 2016, and 2022. He would have been up before voters again in 2028.

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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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