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St. George • A Cedar City man accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman has pleaded guilty.
The Spectrum reports that 28-year-old Leonel Morales on Tuesday pleaded guilty to attempted rape as part of a plea agreement. He was initially charged with first-degree felony rape and forcible sexual abuse.
Morales is accused of assaulting a sleeping woman during a party at a Cedar City residence in October.
Sentencing has been scheduled for March 28.