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By
Isabelle Chiu [former]
, Amanda Michelson [former] - June 1, 2022
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A 31-year-old defendant was arraigned on first-degree burglary and second-degree sex abuse charges.
According to court documents, the defendant allegedly entered the victim’s home with the intent to commit a sexual assault. The incident occurred around the 900 block of Florida Avenue, NW, in the early morning of January 23.
He was indicted on first-degree burglary and second-degree sex abuse charges during his most recent hearing on June 1. Judge Maribeth Raffinan presided over the arraignment.
Due to receiving an indictment, Judge Raffinan scheduled a trial for August 30. The prosecutor expects their case to last a week while the defendant’s defense attorneys expect their portion to last one day.
The next court date is scheduled for July 14 to discuss pending DNA evidence.