HILLSBORO, Ore. — A Washington County jury has found a 45-year-old man guilty on multiple felony charges stemming from a 2024 assault case, prosecutors announced.
On April 1, 2026, jurors convicted Rigoberto Anselmo Soto of first-degree sexual abuse, attempted first-degree sodomy, and fourth-degree assault. He was sentenced on April 28, 2026, by Judge Brandon Thompson to 75 months in prison under Oregon’s Measure 11 mandatory sentencing guidelines.
Deputy District Attorney Katherine Miller prosecuted the case on behalf of the Washington County District Attorney’s Office.
According to court records and testimony presented at trial, the offenses occurred on September 16, 2024, when Soto sexually and physically assaulted the victim. The victim later reported the abuse to the Beaverton Police Department. Investigators determined that Soto had also engaged in abusive behavior toward the same victim and at least one other woman from a prior relationship.
Prosecutors praised the victim for coming forward, noting that her report was instrumental in the investigation and prosecution. The Washington County District Attorney’s Office also acknowledged the work of law enforcement and victim support services, including the Family Peace Center of Washington County, for their assistance in the case.
In addition to his prison term, Soto was sentenced to 45 months of post-prison supervision. The court also ordered him to undergo sex offender treatment as deemed appropriate and prohibited any future contact with the victim.
Following sentencing, Soto will be transferred to the Oregon Department of Corrections to begin serving his sentence.
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