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By
Mariam Kamate [former]
- January 26, 2023
Court
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Daily Stories
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Juveniles
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Sexual Assault
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In a report on a sexual assault, the victim said, “That’s him. He touched my private parts.”
On January 26, 2022, a report was made to Child and Family Service Agency regarding a sexual assault of a minor. The alleged incident took place somewhere in 2021 before Thanksgiving on 5200 block of D Street, SE. The defendant is charged with two counts of first-degree child sexual abuse.
The 10-year-old victim and the 42-year-old defendant were allegedly in a romantic relationship.
The defendant lived in the house with the child, according to the report. The victim slept in the bedroom and he slept in the living room. The victim said she had no prior knowledge of the defendant touching her inappropriately. According to the report, the two had ongoing issues with each other. The specific issues were not explained.
The victim was interviewed by Safe Shores DC in which she described that she was inappropriately touched in her private areas by the defendant without consent.
Medical examiners at Children’s National Medical Center examined the victim. The exam did not display any sign of sexual abuse.
The defendant was scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 17, but he failed to appear.
On Jan 24, the defendant’s defense attorney said he was unaware of Tuesday’s hearing.
According to the Pretrial Services Agency, the defendant has not honored his release conditions as of Jan 17.
So far, the defendant has fallen off the grid, as he has violated curfews, ignored stay away orders, and tested positive for drugs.
The defendant has not stayed at the residence listed and was last tracked on the 1200 block of M Street, NW.
After receiving this news, the prosecutor motioned for a bench warrant with no bond. DC Superior Court Judge Raffinan granted this motion.
The next hearing is scheduled for Feb. 6.