Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office said Jesse Espinoza was sentenced Monday to 40 years in prison in each of two child sexual assault cases.

Espinoza pleaded guilty in the two cases involving aggravated sexual assault of a child. The sentence also includes lifetime sex offender registration and lifetime protective orders for both victims.

"Children deserve to grow up safe, protected and free from abuse," District Attorney Luis V. Saenz said. "We recognize the courage it takes for victims to come forward and we remain committed to treating them with dignity throughout the pursuit of justice. Today’s sentences hold Jesse Espinoza accountable, while the lifetime protective orders provide continuing legal protection for both victims. Our message to anyone who has experienced abuse is clear: you deserve to be heard and you deserve support."

The office said it is withholding identifying information and details of the abuse to protect the victims’ identities and privacy.