Brothers to be tried as adults in alleged rape of Bergenfield girl

ONLY ON CVP: Two brothers accused of sexually assaulting a Bergenfield girl over three years beginning when they were juveniles and she was 8 years old will be tried as adults.

Photo Credit: *Mary K. Miraglia, CLIFFVIEW PILOT Courthouse Reporter*

Jerry DeMarco

04/21/2014 11:36 p.m.

Jason Negron, now of Dumont, and his brother, Jonathan Negron of the Bronx, were teenagers from March 1998 through October 2001, when prosecutors said the assaults occurred in an acquaintance’s house.

Jason Negron, Jonathan Negron (STORY / PHOTOS: Mary K. Miraglia, CLIFFVIEW PILOT Courthouse Reporter)

Defense attorney Adamo Ferreira countered that his client, Jason Negron, didn’t have the opportunity to commit such crimes because he lived with his mother and attended school in the Bronx.

Both sides were still reviewing evidence and statements from either side before discussing a possible plea bargain.

Each man is charged with three first-degree charges of aggravated sexual assault for both penile and digital penetration, as well as oral sex on the girl.

They’re also charged with two second-degree counts of aggravated sexual assault for having her perform oral sex on them and masturbating in her presence, as well as impairing or debauching the morals of a minor.

Each remains free on $100,000 bail.

Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor Demetra Maurice, defense attorney attorney Adamo Ferreira, Jason Negron, Jonathan Negron, defense Ian Silvera /(STORY / PHOTOS: Mary K. Miraglia, CLIFFVIEW PILOT Courthouse Reporter)

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