Judge Continues Child Sex Abuse Case for Possible Resolution

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A DC Superior Court judge continued a first-degree child sex abuse case that it could be resolved with a plea.

The 19-year-old defendant is accused of sexually abusing an 11-year-old in December 2019 in Northwest, DC.

Back in February, the defense reported that they were considering a plea deal. During the Jan. 27 hearing, the defense attorney said he needed more time with his client to finalize his ability to accept the offer.

Judge Marisa Demeo scheduled the next hearing for March 1.

In the meantime, the defendant will remain held at DC Jail where he has been since he picked up the charge the day after the alleged offense.

Lauren Pelzner and Andrea Keckley wrote this article.

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