Waco Jury Acquits Diego Hernandez on Felony Indecency Charges
In Waco, Texas, a jury found Diego Hernandez, 39, not guilty on two felony counts of indecency with a child by contact after deliberating for approximately one hour.
Waco Temple Bryan, TX, November 5, 2026 —
A jury in Waco, Texas, has acquitted Diego Hernandez, 39, of two felony counts of indecency with a child by contact. The verdict was delivered following approximately one hour of deliberation by the jury.
The specific date of the verdict was not provided in the information available. Details regarding the prosecution, defense attorneys, or the specific court where the trial took place were also not immediately available.
Hernandez faced charges that were classified as felonies. The jury’s decision to find him not guilty means that the state did not prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt for the charges brought against him.
The legal process involved a trial where evidence was presented to the jury. After hearing the case, the jury retired to consider its verdict. Their deliberation period was reported to be around one hour before reaching their decision.
The outcome of this trial signifies that Hernandez will not face conviction for the two felony counts of indecency with a child by contact as charged. No further legal proceedings related to these specific charges were detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by Tommy Witherspoon on www.kwtx.com, see more information here.
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