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Alayna Stein [former]
- February 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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During a Feb. 24 status hearing in the case of a sexual abuse, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt stated that she expects a “short trial.”
The sexual abuse incident occurred on May 22, 2021, near Rea Rose Plaza on the 2900 block of Adams Mill Road, NW. According to court documents, the victim was walking through a nearby trail when the defendant ran up behind her, attacked her, and sexually assaulted her.
The 34-year-old defendant, who appeared via WebEx for the hearing, is charged with third-degree sexual abuse through force and kidnapping.
Defense attorney Rachel Cicurel, who also appeared via WebEx, and the prosecutor, who was present in the courtroom, agreed on a Nov. 13 trial date. The trial is expected to last for three days.
Judge Brandt acknowledged that there is no indication that the defendant is “anything but compliant” with his pretrial regulations in accordance with the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP).
A status hearing was scheduled for Aug. 17.
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