Kenneth Ordonez arrested on child sex charges at Koreatown High School

Kenneth Ordonez (full name: Kenneth Tellez Ordonez, 25, arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl at Koreatown High School

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (June 28, 2024) – A 25-year-old identified as Kenneth Ordonez has been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl who attended Koreatown High School in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles County officials say the earliest assaults occurred in February 2023. Los Angeles Police say Kenneth Ordonez posed as a teenager when he targeted multiple young girls attending a Koreatown middle school.

So far, three victims of sexual assault have been identified. The ages of the victims range from 11 to 16. Los Angeles police believe most of the sexual assaults occurred in vehicles.

Kenneth Ordonez is described as a Hispanic male, 5’7″ tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds. Detectives believe there may be more victims.

Child Sexual Abuse Accountability in Los Angeles County

Sexual abuse in schools is unfortunately very common. According to not today“in 2017-2018, there were 14,938 cases of sexual violence in primary and secondary schools, compared to 9,649 in 2015-2016, an increase of 55%. These include cases of rape or attempted rape and sexual assault.” Schools should take a number of measures to prevent sexual abuse of students.

• Schools may introduce controlled entry and exit points to limit the number of people allowed to enter the school.
• Schools should install and maintain surveillance cameras.
• Schools should conduct background checks on all third parties who have contact with students.

All schools have a legal duty to protect students from reasonably foreseeable sources of harm. This includes assaults by third parties. Consider, for example: Leger v. Stockton Unified School District. (1988) 202 Cal. App. 3d 1448. The California Court of Appeals considered a case in which a student was assaulted by a nonstudent in a school restroom. The student’s attorneys argued that the school failed to protect the minor plaintiff from the attack. This was true even though they knew or should have known that the restroom was dangerous and that attacks would likely occur. It is important to take specific steps following sexual abuse in a school setting.

• A police report should be prepared about the incident.
• Medical records related to the assault must be kept.
• Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
• You should contact an experienced school sexual violence attorney.

Sexual abuse is one of the most traumatic and devastating events that children can experience. Victims are often left with long-term trauma and are at greater risk for chronic health problems. Unfortunately, schools often do everything in their power to deny responsibility if a child in their care is sexually abused. That is why it is so important to seek the advice of an experienced attorney. A child sexual abuse attorney can review all of the unique facts of your case and advise you on your legal options.

An examination of sexual harassment in Los Angeles County schools

We are on Carrillo Law Firm, Limited Liability Company We extend our best wishes to all those impacted by the actions of Kenneth Ordonez. It is necessary to thoroughly investigate what happened. We hope that steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. Responsibility is extremely necessary in this situation.

Have you or someone you care about experienced child sexual abuse in Los Angeles County? You can use legal remedies. Our team of school sexual abuse lawyers are here to answer any questions you may have. We really want victims of violence to be aware of their rights and for schools and perpetrators to be held accountable for their negligence. Whether you have legal questions or need any support, we are here for you. You can contact us at any time at 626-799-9375.