NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) — An Amelia man will avoid being tried for a second time on child sex charges, authorities said.

Dong Van Tang, 57, of Amelia, pleaded guilty in the 16th Judicial District Court Wednesday to indecent behavior with a juvenile.

The juvenile victim in this case reported that Tang touched her inappropriately, which
prompted an investigation by law enforcement.

This case previously went to trial in 2024 but that ended in a mistrial due to juror misconduct, prosecutors said.

A sentencing hearing is set before Judge Vincent Borne on Aug. 12.

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