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Insanity Plea: Man Sentenced to Mental Facility After Attack
12 Dec
Summary
- Man sentenced to 16.5 years in mental health facility.
- Attack occurred at Cascade Valley Metro Park in August 2024.
- Bystanders intervened and aided the victim during the assault.
A 34-year-old man from Akron received a sentence of 16.5 years in a mental health facility following an August 2024 incident at Cascade Valley Metro Park. He had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to charges including kidnapping and gross sexual imposition.
Prosecutors accepted expert evaluations confirming a severe mental disease prevented the defendant from recognizing his actions' wrongfulness. The victim, while finding the 'not guilty' plea challenging, expressed hope that the sentence would provide the support needed for the individual's rehabilitation and prevent future harm.
The attack took place near a park trailhead when the victim was assaulted after leaving a restroom. Bystanders heroically intervened, with one using a rock to strike the assailant and help free the victim, ultimately ensuring her safety until authorities arrived.
