Suspect in Sex Assaults on 2 Women in Venice Faces Multiple Felony Counts

Published on April 15, 2024

A 29-year-old man who allegedly attacked and sexually assaulted two women near the Venice Canals was charged April 15 with multiple felonies. Anthony Francisco Jones was charged with two counts of forcible rape and one count each of sexual penetration by use of force, mayhem, torture, attempted murder and sodomy by use of force. The charges include allegations that the crimes were committed in the course of a kidnapping, targeted multiple victims and inflicted great bodily injury. He could face life in prison if convicted as charged, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Jones—who pleaded not guilty—was ordered to be held without bail pending his next court appearance May 15. A date will then be set for a hearing to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to try him....

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