Juan Carlso Rivas Godoy, 33, Minneapolis, had one felony count of domestic assault by strangulation and a misdemeanor count of domestic assault dismissed in Morrison County District Court, Tuesday.
According to Morrison County Assistant District Attorney Todd Kosovich, the charges were dismissed for the jury trial that was set for May 23, because the victim’s “whereabouts were unknown.”
He also stated that the state has the opportunity to re-file the charges if the witness were to be located.
The charges stem from an Oct. 10, 2015 incident, and according to the criminal complaint, law enforcement arrived at the scene of a reported domestic assault in Motley. An officer met with the victim, who alleged that she had been assaulted by Godoy, a family member.
The victim alleged that she had been sleeping with her children in the bedroom, when Godoy sexually propositioned her. When she refused, Godoy allegedly put his hands around her throat and started to choke her, preventing her from breathing.
The victim stated that she was extremely scared for her safety as well as for the safety of her children, and thought she may be seriously hurt or killed.
The victim allegedly ran to the neighbor’s house to call the police, as she did not have a cellphone.
By the time officers arrived, Godoy had fled the scene. He was later located at a nearby bar.
If convicted, Godoy had faced up to five years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines for the felony and up to 90 days in jail and/or $1,000 in fines for the misdemeanor.
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Charges dismissed in Minneapolis man’s domestic assault case
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