Ohio man allegedly tried to have his ex killed so she wouldn't testify against him in rape case
12/15/2023 1:44 pm PST
CINCINNATI (TCD) -- A 60-year-old man charged with allegedly raping his ex-girlfriend stands accused of trying to pay someone $1,500 to kill her while he awaited trial.
On Thursday, Dec. 14, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced an indictment against Charles Mosley, charing him with one count of conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and intimidation of a witness. He faces a maximum prison term of 14 to 19 1/2 years if convicted.
According to Powers, Mosley allegedly assaulted and raped his ex-girlfriend in 2022 and was indicted on two counts of rape, two counts of felonious assault, and one count of aggravated menacing. He pleaded guilty to felonious assault in September but denied the rape allegations. He is set to appear for his trial in January 2024.
Powers said Mosley tried to withdraw his guilty plea to the felonious assault charge in October. The request was denied, and a judge sentenced Mosley to six to nine years in prison.
While in jail, Mosley allegedly tried hiring another inmate to kill his ex-girlfriend for $1,500 to "prevent her from testifying against him."
In addition to the new allegations, Mosley faces another 11 years in prison if convicted of the rape charges.
Mosley remains held in the Hamilton County Jail without bond.
Powers said in a statement, "I’m relieved this plan was discovered and stopped before any more harm could come to this victim. Her remarkable courage in the face of such evil is profoundly inspiring."
Powers continued, "This man, who brutally attacked and raped his victim, then orchestrated her murder to escape justice, will now go to prison, hopefully for the rest of his life."
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