Olmsted County Jury Convicts Rochester Man in Child Sex Abuse Case

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- An Olmsted County Jury has convicted a Rochester man in a child sexual abuse case. 

Read More: Charges: Rochester Man Sexually Abused Child for Months

43-year-old Randy James Langworthy was charged in February of 2024 with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

The charges allege the abuse began in July of 2020 and continued through October of 2021. An investigation into the abuse began in June of 2023. 

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The criminal complaint says the victim, who was under the age of 12 at the time of the sexual abuse, told a woman caring for him and later police that Langworthy would tickle him then inappropriately touch him on a nightly basis. 

See Also: Mower County Man Gets 5 1/2 Years in Prison for Child Porn Convictions 

The victim also said Langworthy would instruct him to watch sexually explicit videos in private then come into his room and touch him, according to the court document. 

The child said Langworthy threatened to touch the victim’s younger sister if the victim did not let Langworthy into the room, the charges say. 

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, resources are available for help. Visit the RAINN website (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) or dial 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673).

The victim told his mother about Langworthy’s alleged actions and the mother told her son to avoid Langworthy, the complaint says. 

The child said Langworthy would still touch him 1-2 times per week after he informed his mother of the alleged abuse, the complaint states. 

Sentencing Date Scheduled

On Friday an Olmsted County Jury found Langworthy Guilty on both counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

The trial began earlier this week and the jury reached the verdict Thursday night. Langworthy is scheduled to be sentenced in September.