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crime1 year ago

Pro Rock Climber Charlie Barrett Sentenced to Life for Yosemite Sexual Assaults

Professional rock climber Charlie Barrett has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting a woman three times during her visit to Yosemite National Park in 2016. Barrett, who has a history of sexual violence, used his status to assault women in the rock-climbing community and responded with threats and intimidation when they spoke out. Three other women testified against him, but charges were not pursued due to jurisdictional issues. Barrett plans to appeal the conviction, citing mental illness and claiming a conspiracy against him.

via BBC.com|
#charlie-barrett#crime#life-sentence
crime1 year ago

Pro Rock Climber Gets Life Sentence for Yosemite Sexual Assaults

Professional rock climber Charles Barrett was sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman in Yosemite National Park in 2016. Barrett, who has a history of violence and predatory behavior towards women, was convicted of two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact. Additional testimonies from other victims and Barrett's attempts to intimidate and silence them contributed to his life sentence.

via USA TODAY|
#charles-barrett#crime#life-sentence
crime1 year ago

Pro Climber Charles Barrett Gets Life for Yosemite Sexual Assaults

Professional rock climber Charles Barrett was sentenced to life in prison for multiple sexual assaults in Yosemite National Park. Barrett, who assaulted a woman three times in August 2016, was also accused by three other women of similar assaults. Despite being in custody, Barrett continued to threaten and harass his victims, showing no remorse. U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert praised the courage of the victims who came forward.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#charles-barrett#crime#rock-climbing
crime1 year ago

Pro Climber Charles Barrett Gets Life for Yosemite Sexual Assaults

Professional rock climber Charles Barrett has been sentenced to life in prison for multiple sexual assaults in Yosemite National Park. Barrett used his status to intimidate and assault women in the climbing community, and continued to harass his victims even after being reported. The case highlights the efforts of the National Park Service and the U.S. Attorney's Office in prosecuting violent crimes in national parks.

via Department of Justice|
#crime#life-sentence#rock-climbing
crime1 year ago

"Pro Rock Climber Convicted of Sexual Assault in Yosemite National Park"

Professional rock climber Charles Barrett was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in Yosemite National Park in 2016, using his fame to lure victims to the park. He was found guilty of two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact, with sentencing scheduled for May 21. Barrett, known in the California climbing community, allegedly used force to assault the victim during a weekend in August. Three other women testified against him, but their cases were not charged federally. Barrett's attorneys plan to appeal the verdict, stating that they don't believe the evidence warranted a guilty verdict.

via NBC News|
#charles-barrett#conviction#crime
crime2 years ago

"Oregon Rock Climber Arrested for Plotting Violent Attack at Mountaineering Event"

A rock climber in Oregon, identified as Samson Zebturiah Garner, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and other charges after allegedly plotting to kill several people at a popular mountaineering event. The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office was tipped off about Garner's plan and found several weapons in his vehicle, along with journal entries indicating a violent attack. Garner's motives are not yet known, but he had a "generalized anger." He is scheduled to appear in court on October 27.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#arrest#crime#mountaineering-event
crime2 years ago

"Oregon Man Arrested for Threatening Rock Climbers with Gun"

A man from Multnomah County, Oregon, named Samson Zebturiah Garner, has been arrested on charges of planning a mass shooting targeting rock climbers in Deschutes County. Garner was found with three handguns and an AR-15 rifle when he was apprehended by the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office. Although authorities did not disclose the specific location, Smith Rock State Park was considered the most likely target. Garner is facing multiple counts of attempted first-degree murder, attempted assault, and unlawful use of a weapon. Investigators believe he planned to kill multiple people, but as long as he remains in custody, there is no ongoing threat.

via OregonLive|
#arrest#crime#mass-shooting
environment2 years ago

Yosemite Climbing Area Closed Due to Granite Crack

A crack in a massive granite cliff has led to the closure of a popular rock climbing area in Yosemite National Park. The crack, which has partially detached a large pillar of rock, was discovered by climbers on the western side of the Royal Arches formation. The closure includes several climbing routes and a section of the Yosemite Valley Loop Trail. Yosemite experiences regular rockfalls caused by natural processes, and the closure is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of visitors.

via The Weather Channel|
#closure#crack#environment
outdoor-recreation2 years ago

Yosemite's Popular Climbing Trail Closed Due to New Crack

A new 200-foot hand crack, named Super Natural, appeared near Yosemite's Royal Arches cliff, prompting park officials to close the area due to safety concerns. The crack has caused a large pillar of rock to partially detach, with active cracking and rockfall observed. The crack has grown by an additional 12 feet and widened in some areas. Rockfall incidents are relatively common in Yosemite Valley, and the park regularly studies the threat of rockfall using various tools. Visitors are reminded to be cautious as rockfall can occur on any route in any area of Yosemite.

via Climbing|
#closure#crack#outdoor-recreation