A Manchester, New Hampshire man has been accused of sexual assault over a multi-year period by a 10-year-old girl.
Police say that hospital staff notified detectives on Nov. 22 of a 10-year-old victim who said she was assaulted by James Paulino, 33.
According to investigators, Paulino sexually assaulted the girl multiple times over a period of several years. He has been charged with pattern-aggravated felonious sexual assault.
Paulino reportedly knew the victim, according to police. He was scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
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