DC Superior Court judge vacated a mental observation hearing in a sex abuse case.
The defendant is charged with one count of sex abuse related to an alleged attack on Sept. 4, 2020, on a footpath in Rock Creek Park between17th Street and Park Road, NW.
The defendant allegedly slapped the victim’s buttocks and walked away, only to return and restrain the victim’s wrists and grope her breasts. The victim was able to free herself and run from her attacker. She contacted the police.
Judge Jonathan Pittman was expecting a report regarding the defendant’s mental competency but, according to the defense in a previous hearing, the defendant has been deemed competent.
The defense requested a hearing to allow for the defendant to enter a plea.
The prosecution had no arguments regarding the defense’s request.
The judge granted the request, the next hearing is scheduled for June 8.
