Many degrees of sexual assault. He admitted to touch. What kind of "touch"? Intentional? Unintentional? An innocent touch or a guilty touch? IT is almost impossible not to "touch" a doubled up scooter passenger. How about we hear the rest of the story before hanging or giving him life in prison. Was he the passenger sitting behind or the operator in front? Touch where? Ever heard the term "trumped up charge"? 

It looks like there is a possibility the prosecutor may have over stated to the grand jury what actually happened. The article stated, "The victim asked to ride the scooter, and her father gave her permission before leaving..."  The article stated "a 63-year-old local man who allegedly "lured" a 7-year-old girl away from her parent". Did she drive away? How was she lured? We can't tell from the article. '  
The American way is innocent until proven guilty and he does have the right to a fair trail with an impartial jury or judge. Rush to judgment at your own risk.