Yep

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Though the DA is likely to have offered one before. Very few cases go to trial- maybe 1-2%. A sexual assault case with no witnesses or physical evidence of assault (e.g. defensive wounds) is really hard to prove. Wouldn't be surprised if the defendant were offered a plea bargain before trial but refused. Having to register for life as a sex offender is a severe consequence and could cause a defendant to take a chance at trial. Hopefully there will be follow up on this story and we can see what happens.