Colonie man admits to sexually assaulting 13-year-old

A Colonie man is facing up to 14 years in prison after admitting to sexually assaulting a child.

Derek George, 33, pleaded guilty in Albany County Court on Monday to first-degree criminal sex act.

George admitted to sexually assaulting a 13-year-old child he knew at his home in Colonie. The assault happened on Oct. 31, 2021, according to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office.

George will be sentenced on March 24 at 11 a.m. He is expected to receive 10 to 14 years in prison with 20 years of post-release supervision.