Ricardo Lemos Convicted of Criminal Sexual Assault

Ricardo Lemos, a 42-year-old resident of Aurora, was convicted on October 24 of criminal sexual assault for an incident that occurred on July 2, 2022. The prosecution established that Lemos provided cocaine to a victim he knew, rendering her unable to consent to sexual activity. Lemos is facing a prison sentence of four to fifteen years and is ineligible for probation. He remains in custody at the Kane County Jail and is scheduled for sentencing on December 20. Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Rodgers highlighted the victim's courage in coming forward against Lemos, who exploited their relationship. The case underscores the serious consequences of drug-facilitated sexual assault.