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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- October 7, 2020
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On Oct. 6, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant for attempted misdemeanor sexual abuse.
Monroe Chase pleaded guilty to the charge for breaking and entering into the victim’s apartment and trying to force himself onto the victim on Jan. 3, 2020, in Southeast, DC. He also threatened to harm the victim’s partner, who was in the residence during the incident.
Chase was initially charged with first-degree burglary and threats to kidnap or injure a person, but the charges were dropped as part of the plea agreement. The prosecution also downgraded his charge of assault with intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse to attempted misdemeanor sexual abuse.
Judge Juliet McKenna sentenced Chase to 180 days, all of which were suspended, plus two years of supervised probation. Chase must also stay 50 feet away from the victim, submit to a drug and alcohol assessment and any following recommendations by the Court Supervision and Services Agency (CSOSA), and pay $50 to the Victims of Violent Crime (VVC) fund.
The defendant has been released under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) since Feb. 21. He has been compliant with all conditions of his release. He also has no prior adult criminal history.
“Mr. Chase has been amazing on release, complied with all conditions, and I have no doubts that he will do fantastic on probation,” said defense attorney Amanda Rogers.
Chase was sentenced under the Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act (YRA), which gives him the opportunity to have his case effectively sealed if he successfully completes his requirements.