Lahaina Man Convicted of 16 Child Assault Counts | Honolulu News

A Lahaina man convicted of 16 counts of sexual assault against a child, including eight first-degree and eight third-degree charges, was found guilty after just two hours of deliberation. The abuser, who lived with the victim and manipulated her over nearly four years — from age nine to thirteen — exploited his position of trust, often taking advantage of her solitude. The case broke open when a family member saw a text message the child sent to her boyfriend, leading to a police report. Prosecutors praised the victim’s bravery and emphasized this verdict delivers justice and reaffirms their commitment to child survivors. Morales Andrade, 49, remains in custody on $500,000 bail, with sentencing set for October 12, 2026. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d635c75fe34d31cf