ALBANY - Adam Croote was emotionless in Albany County Court Friday.  His victim's loved ones, however, were the exact opposite as they recounted the horror of the past ten months.  For themselves--but more importantly--for the now 11 year old at the center of this case.

"This little girl he attacked still believed in Santa Clause, the Easter Bunny and enjoyed life.   But on June 20th, 2011 Adam Croote left her for dead--beaten and bloody," explained the victim's grandmother during a victim impact statement.

When Croote was babysitting a ten year old girl last summer in the Town of Berne, he violently raped her and then tried to break her neck.  The young victim did not appear in court Friday but she did write a statement.

A Bethlehem man was found guilty on multiple counts including counts of rape after a jury trial in Albany County Court Wednesday.

According to Albany County District Attorney David Soares, 50-year-old Vincent Cassala is accused of engaging in criminal sexual activity with a girl who was 15 years old at the time.

Cassala was found guilty of one count of attempted rape, two counts of criminal sexual act in the first degree, two counts of criminal sexual act in the third degree, one count of attempted rape third degree and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

“This offender was held accountable by the guilty verdicts returned today and now the victim can begin the journey from victim to survivor,” said Soares.

Cassala was taken to the Albany County Jail and faces up to 65 years in state prison when he is sentenced May 16.

COLONIE - A New York National Guard member is accused of using his status to scam people out of money.

Police say Robert Conde dressed in uniform, and then went door to door in Bethlehem and Colonie, asking for money to support troops.

According to police, the only troop he was supporting was himself. Police have investigated six complaints against Conde.

They’re asking anyone else who thinks they've been victimized by him, to give them a call.