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Pro Rock Climber Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assaults in Yosemite
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August 30, 2022

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A three-count indictment was unsealed Tuesday after the arrest of well-known professional rock climber Charles Barrett, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert said in a news release.

According to court documents, in August 2016, the now 38-year-old Barrett forcibly committed sexual assault on two occasions and committed abusive sexual contact on a third while in Yosemite National Park.

Do You Have a Tip About This Case?

The U.S. Attorney’s Office asks that if you have information about this case or believe you may be a victim of Barrett’s, call (888) 653-0009, or email nps_isb@nps.gov.

The National Park Service is investigating this case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kimberly Sanchez, Michael Tierney, and Jessica Massey are the prosecutors.

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