Crime · Union City
Prosecutor: Man 81, charged with sexually assaulting girl, 11, in Union City in 2022
Via Hudson County View · Jul 15, 2026, 12:34 PM

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An 81-year-old man from Williamstown has been charged with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old child in Union City in 2022, according to an announcement by Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello.
Mamdouh Ghattas faces charges of sexual assault by contact and endangering the welfare of a child.
Key points
- 81-year-old Mamdouh Ghattas of Williamstown charged with sexual assault of a child
- Victim was 11 years old at time of alleged assault in Union City in 2022
- Charges include sexual assault by contact and endangering welfare of a child
- Case announced by Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello
FAQ
- What charges has the defendant been arrested for?
- Mamdouh Ghattas has been charged with sexual assault by contact and endangering the welfare of a child related to the 2022 incident in Union City.
- When did the alleged assault occur?
- The alleged sexual assault took place in 2022 in Union City, New Jersey.
- Who announced these charges?
- Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello announced the charges against the defendant.
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