All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
(Riverton, WY) – 53-year-old Fremont County man Charles Lawrence pled “not guilty” two Counts of felony sexual abuse (one second degree and one third degree) at his arraignment hearing held today, September 3.
The hearing was overseen by the Honorable Judge Kate McKay, with the State represented by Patrick LeBrun, and Valerie Schoneberger acting as Defense.
A jury trial has been set for January 6, 2025.
Lawrence faces these charges following an investigation stemming from two separate victims who came forward with allegations that he had sexually assaulted them after offering to give them rides in his truck, back in January of 2024 and March of 2023.
A sexual assault in the second degree felony charge holds a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment (no less than 2).
A sexual assault in the third degree felony charge holds a maximum sentence of 15 years imprisonment.
County 10 will provide updates on the case as they become available, which can be viewed here.