Two Fairbanks men convicted of sexual assault in separate cases | Local News

According to a criminal complaint filed in the Fourth Judicial District, a woman called her boyfriend at Fairbanks Correctional Center and said her roommate, Cornelius, had attacked her.

The woman told Alaska State Troopers that she was lying on the bed in Cornelius’ room, talking on the phone with her boyfriend, when Cornelius hugged her tightly and then attacked her, the complaint states. She told Cornelius to stop, but he didn’t.

She managed to wriggle out from under him and went to the bathroom to call her boyfriend.

After the incident, Cornelius apologized to the woman and told her that her boyfriend had asked him to do this to her, the complaint states. Cornelius admitted putting his hands around the woman but denied putting his hands down her pants and penetrating her.

According to the complaint, FCC guards found a small container of methamphetamine in Cornelius’ pants pocket.

Mason said the agreement focuses on isolation and provides some closure for the victim.

Cooper said the agreement focused on deterrence and isolation and wished Cornelius good luck in the future.

Supreme Court Justice Thomas Temple accepted the agreement and sentenced Cornelius to a flat sentence of five years in prison. H was previously convicted of second-degree burglary, three counts of theft and driving under the influence.

Kimanie George, 23, pleaded guilty in February to second-degree sexual assault, a reduced charge from first-degree sexual assault, in connection with an incident on Jan. 28, 2021. The state dismissed the first-degree sexual assault charge.

Assistant District Attorney Justin Racette represented George and Assistant District Attorney Shaun Lucas represented the state.

Lucas said the agreement provides for a high level of isolation and focuses on both the rehabilitation of George and the protection of the victim.

Superior Court Judge Earl Peterson sentenced George Monday afternoon to 15 years in prison, with five years suspended and 10 years probation. George must register as a sex offender for 15 years.

Peterson said the agreement provides for rehabilitation and protects the public.