Misdemeanor Sexual Assault Charge for Utah Employee Who Pulled Down Teen’s Skirt
A now-fired Utah employee who went viral for pulling down a teenage girl’s miniskirt in a fit of rage at a busy steakhouse has reportedly accepted a plea deal. Ida Ann Lorenzo, 49, pleaded “no contest” to a misdemeanor sexual assault charge.
Acceptance of Plea Deal
Lorenzo admitted that she “intentionally” touched another person’s buttocks “knowingly and with knowledge that it would cause offense or alarm,” court documents state. Under the agreement, Lorenzo’s plea will be stayed for a year, and the case against her will be dismissed.
Backlash and Consequences
The viral incident led to Lorenzo being fired from the Utah Attorney General’s Office, where she worked as a legal secretary. The backlash online prompted Lorenzo to contact police, claiming she felt her “life was threatened.” She was relieved of her duties on April 25, the same day she was charged in connection with the steakhouse incident.
Legal Proceedings and Arrest
Lorenzo was arrested at the St. George Police Department on April 24 after officers went to speak with the alleged victim. The victim reported feeling Lorenzo’s “cold hands” on her skin. Witnesses at the steakhouse also reported the incident to the police.
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