Sunday, May 18, 2008

Dodgeville man pleads guilty to raping Madison woman

A Dodgeville, WI man pleaded guilty to following a 31 year old Madison, WI woman into her apartment, forcing his way in, and raping her on July 30. Walter Matthews, 21, faces a sentence of 60 years for the 1st degree sexual assault and 15 years for the burglary conviciton.

Under a plea agreement reached with prosecutors, three other sexual assault charges and a kidnapping charge were dismissed but can be considered for sentencing by Dane County Circuit Judge Daniel Moeser. Three other sex assault counts were also dismissed.

Prosecutors have agreed to limit the maximum sentencing sought at the sentencing hearing, which will take place in about a month.

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