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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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A plea deal that was once rejected is being negotiated again by a defendant involved in a sexual abuse case.
The 52-year-old defendant was indicted on four counts of first-degree child sex abuse against a minor between September 2005 and June 2006 on the 600 block of Oglethorpe Street, NE.
During the hearing on March 23, the defense mentioned a plea offer from the prosecution in December 2022. It was rejected by the defense in the same month it was given.
Court documents state that even though the complainant was not physically forced to engage in sexual activity, she felt as though she had to do whatever he wanted.
The victim said the defendant used to be a police officer and was allegedly sending inappropriate messages. She recalled three sexual encounters with the defendant that occurred in three different locations.
To date, the defendant has reportedly complied with his release conditions as ordered by Judge Maribeth Raffinan.
Following the hearing, the defendant said he would reconsider the deal that was given back in December 2022.
This case could go to trial in May of 2024.
A status hearing is set for Nov. 2.