GOSHEN - A Port Jervis man pleaded guilty in Orange County Court on Monday to the attempted rape of a child.

Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler said the defendant, James Pospisil, 45, of Port Jervis, pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree rape, a felony.

During the plea proceedings, Pospisil admitted that between Dec. 22, 2023 and Jan. 2, 2024, he attempted to engage in sexual intercourse with a child under 11.

When Pospisil is sentenced on Sept. 17, the People will recommend that he be sentenced to 15 years in state prison, followed by 15 years of post-release supervision,.

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Pospisil also will be registered as a sex offender.

"This defendant's admitted conduct is a vile and unspeakable act of abuse of an innocent child," Hoovler said in a statement released by his office. "I hope that the significant sentence the defendant faces will provide a degree of closure to this victim, and will ensure that this defendant is unable to harm others."

Pospisil's attorney, James Pawliczek, said, "I have no comment at this time."

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