Trial Continues For Thousand Oaks Man Charged With Torture And Other Physical Abuse Of Daughter

Monday October 21, 2024

     Updated--Testimony continued Monday in the trial of a Thousand Oaks man accused of the extreme physical abuse of his then 4-year-old daughter.

     A jury with alternates was picked and sworn in Thursday and opening statements and testimony started Friday.

     Monday several more witnesses gave testimony and additional evidence was introduced into the trial.

     The trial will continue Tuesday.

     28-year-old Tekquan Alexander is facing four felony charges including Torture, Assault On A Child Causing Coma or Paralysis, Child Endangerment, and Corporal Injury To A Child.

     On November 29, 2021, deputies responded to a home in the 4100 block of Lemonberry Place in Thousand Oaks.

     They reported finding the girl suffering from what was described as life threatening injuries.

     Paramedics administered CPR and she was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

     Alexander has pleaded not guilty to all charges and has denied nine special allegations.

     Alexander remains in the Ventura County Jail and is being held without bail.