Man convicted of groping Minnie Mouse

Disney employee says she tried everything to keep his hands off her breasts

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updated 1:42 p.m. ET Aug. 11, 2009

ORLANDO, Florida - A 60-year-old man has been convicted of groping a woman in a Minnie Mouse costume at Walt Disney World.

John William Moyer of Cressona, Pennsylvania, told the judge he is innocent. His son said before sentencing that his father would never inappropriately touch a woman, the Orlando Sentinel reported.

He was convicted Tuesday of misdemeanor battery and sentenced to write the victim an apology, serve 180 days probation and complete 50 hours of community service. Moyer must also pay $1,000 in court costs and possibly undergo a mental evaluation.

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The victim says she had to do everything possible to keep Moyer's hands off her breasts.

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