Sex Abuse Defendant Requests New Attorney

By Graham Krewinghaus [former] - October 24, 2022
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A sex abuse defendant asked to be assigned new representation, citing disagreements with his current attorney, during an Oct. 24 hearing.

The 39-year-old defendant, charged with assault with intent to commit third-degree sexual abuse and burglary told DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee that he felt his defense attorney, Anthony Smith, was not serving his interests.

“I told him I don’t think he’s working in my favor,” he said.

The prosecutor did not oppose the motion, but expressed doubt that the defendant’s concerns about Smith were legitimate.

On July 8, the complainant told Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers that the defendant opened the door to her apartment, which is located on the 100 block of I Street, SE, which had been unlocked, and approached her. 

She said that he groped her thigh, said he wanted to have sex with her and climbed into her bed with his penis exposed. It was then that a witness entered the room and pulled him away, according to court documents. 

The defendant stayed in the apartment building, walking around an interior courtyard, and was arrested in the early morning on July 9.

According to the court documents, the defendant exposed himself to a female officer while in handcuffs. He was charged with burglary and assault with intent to commit third-degree sexual abuse. 

The parties are scheduled to return to court on Oct. 31.