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By
Mariam Kamate [former]
- March 24, 2023
Court
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Daily Stories
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Sex Abuse
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Sexual Assault
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Suspects
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Victims
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During a preliminary on March 22, the defendant in a sexual assault case waved goodbye to family members after accepting a guilty plea agreement.
Wilson Rodriguez, 24, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse and carrying a pistol without a license on Dec. 4, 2022. The incident took place on the 3300 block of 16th Street, NW.
According to court documents, the defendant saw the victim standing on the sidewalk, approached her, and said “Suck my dick”, The victim refused.
However, Rodriguez continued the assault at gun point.
In exchange for the guilty plea, the prosecution agreed to dismiss additional charges and limit additional punishment.
After his conviction, defense attorney Charles H. O’Banion requested that his client be released from jail because of harsh living conditions.
O’Banion also explained that Rodriguez was inebriated at the time of the incident and deeply remorseful.
Judge Raffinan denied the defense’s request.
The parties are set to reconvene for sentencing on June 1.