Pontiac Man Convicted of Sexually Abusing Autistic Teen

Ronald Leon Jackson, a 59-year-old man from Pontiac, Michigan, was convicted of two counts of criminal sexual conduct for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl with autism in September 2022. The victim's mother discovered the abuse while at Jackson's home and promptly reported it to the police, leading to an investigation supported by DNA evidence confirming sexual contact. Jackson was found guilty of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, carrying a penalty of up to 15 years in prison, and fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to two years or a $500 fine. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald emphasized that Jackson preyed on a vulnerable child who struggles to speak for herself and praised the victim's mother for her decisive action that helped secure evidence for the conviction. Jackson is scheduled to be sentenced on August 6, 2025. The case highlights the legal consequences for sexual predators and the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals.