SUPERIOR Court Associate Judge Teresa Kim-Tenorio has vacated the jury trial scheduled for April 29, granting the prosecution’s request to dismiss without prejudice the sexual abuse of a minor case against Aldin Christopher Igisaiar.
Without prejudice means it can be refiled.
“The decision to move forward with prosecution is based upon more than whether there is sufficient evidence to prove that the defendant violated a criminal statute,” Assistant Attorney General Frances T. Demapan said.
“The Commonwealth must also consider the impact of the crime on the minor victim and her wish to testify. After extensive discussion with the victim during trial preparations, the victim requests not to move forward due to the impact of this trial on her and her minor siblings,” Demapan added.
“While the Commonwealth still believes that the defendant committed the charged offenses, it must also respect the wishes of the victim and her desire to move forward with her life,” she said.
Igisaiar, 45, was charged with one count of attempted sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree, two counts of sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree and disturbing the peace.
The incident happened on or between Nov. 14, 2014, and Nov. 14, 2016, according to the information filed by the prosecution.
