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   From: the.invisible.fat-assed.karen.bass.not@lamayor.org   
      
   LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- After facing a backlash for declining to file   
   charges against a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in Long   
   Beach, DA George Gascón says his office has now taken on the case.   
      
   The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said Friday it has charged   
   suspect Miguel Avila with felony assault with the intent to commit a forcible   
   sex crime and misdemeanor sexual battery.   
      
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   Investigators have identified Avila as the man seen on camera Oct. 20   
   approaching a woman who was walking on a sidewalk in downtown Long Beach.   
      
   In surveillance video, the assailant unzips his pants and exposes his genitals   
   as he walks up behind her, then lifts up her skirt and rubs against her. He   
   then pushes her to the ground.   
      
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   Avila was arrested in the area a short time afterward.   
      
   Gascón's office initially declined to file a felony charge in the case,   
   saying such a filing wasn't supported by the evidence.   
      
   That sent the matter to the Long Beach City Prosecutor's Office, which filed a   
   misdemeanor case - but also urged the DA to take a second look.   
      
   Gascón said the city provided additional evidence that was not part of the   
   original submission and his office decided to file the felony charge.   
      
   "The pursuit of justice requires careful scrutiny and a commitment to   
   upholding the safety of our community. In light of new evidence, we have taken   
   decisive action to ensure that those who commit serious sex crimes are held   
   accountable," Gascón said. "   
   I commend the victim for her bravery in coming forward. I want to emphasize   
   that we will pursue this case with unwavering commitment. The accused will be   
   held accountable for his actions."   
      
   The victim, Rebekah Pederson, told Eyewitness News earlier she was stunned by   
   the DA's initial decision not to file a felony case, saying the video of her   
   attack alone should have been considered sufficient evidence.   
      
   "It's mind blowing because nobody in their right mind thinks this is anything   
   but attempted rape," Pederson said. "Nobody in their right mind. Not one   
   person."   
      
   The DA is requesting bail of $150,000.   
      
   https://abc7.com/long-beach-sexual-assault-george-gascon-los-ang   
   les-district-attorney-miguel-avila/14009794/   
      
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