Man convicted on sex charges abused 6-year-old

James Gallagher, 52, faces mandatory life in prison

James Gallagher

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 52-year-old man was convicted Thursday on several sex counts.

James Robert Gallagher was found guilty of two counts of sexual battery and one count of lewd or lascivious molestation, according to the State Attorney's Office.

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In Aug. 2014, authorities learned that Gallagher sexual abused a child on multiple occasions. The abuse began when the victim, who is now 13 years old, was 6 years old. 

Gallagher now faces mandatory life in prison. He will be sentenced Aug. 22.