Judge Reschedules Status Hearing for Child Sex Abuse Defendant

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In the Feb. 3 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert D. Okun held a status hearing, however the defendant was not in attendance.

The 60-year-old defendant allegedly engaged in a sexual act with a child under the age of 18 on the block of 1400 Morris Road, SE in August 2021. He is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, kidnapping against a minor, first-degree child sex abuse where the victim was under age 18 and the actor had significant relationship with victim,second-degree child abuse where the victim was under age 18 and the actor had significant relationship with victim.

Judge Okun said defendant will be in a medical procedure later this month and won’t be available to attend his trial on Feb. 21.

The defendant was released under the s High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP).

A pretrial services representative reports that the defendant has been in compliance with release conditions, sayinghere has been no notice of any arrest or warrants since his release. In addition, the defendant has tested negative for a drug use.

The jury trial for Feb. 21 was vacated. A status hearing is scheduled for March 29. All parties have agreed that the defendant can attend the hearing remotely.