A Nicaraguan national has pleaded guilty to a serious crime. The individual, who worked on a cruise ship, admitted to forcibly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. This incident occurred on a ship that departed from Galveston.

The guilty plea comes after the person spent over 20 years evading federal authorities. Federal prosecutors announced the plea on Monday. Further details about the case are available from federal prosecutors, who made the announcement about the guilty plea.