Sex Abuse Defendant Arraigned on Multiple Charges

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After a sex abuse defendant was arraigned on seven counts, a DC Superior Court judge decided to hold off on the defense attorney’s request to withdraw from the case.

The defendant is charged with assault with intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse, third-degree sexual abuse, kidnapping, first-degree burglary, misdemeanor sex abuse and two counts of lewd, indecent or obscene acts.

Back in June, defense attorney Steve Ogilvie filed a motion to withdraw from the case, stating that his client expressed the intention to represent himself and that there has been an “irreconcilable breakdown in the attorney-client relationship.”

Judge Robert Okun said there is “clearly an issue” between the defendant and his lawyer but will hold off on appointing new counsel until the case can be heard in front of Judge Marisa Demeo, who is assigned to the case.

An ascertainment of counsel hearing is scheduled for Sept. 15.

The defendant was also found competent to stand trial during the Aug. 19 hearing.

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