Washington Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder in Home Depot Assault

Written by Jennifer Austin
July 28, 2011
Washington Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder in Home Depot Assault
Charles Adam Swogger

WASHINGTON COUNTY – Charles Adam Swogger, 22, pled not guilty today in 5th District Court to five felony counts, including attempted murder.

Swogger’s attorney asked that a trial date be set for November. Swogger is charged with Attempted Murder, Forcible Sodomy, Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Rape with an Object and Attempted Burglary.

According to the Salt Lake Tribune, on December 17, 2009, Swogger allegedly walked into the Home Depot in Washington and sexually assaulted a female employee who was eating dinner in the break room. A male employee came to her aid when Swogger allegedly stabbed both employees.

Swogger remains in Purgatory Correctional Facility.

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Jennifer Elizabeth Austin is a multi-media journalist, youth motivational speaker and author. She is the mother of four rambunctious boys, which includes her German Shepard Ruger. Jen loves being active and enjoys fourwheeling, camping, fishing and shooting. She is a risk taker who fears only heights - therefore she is looking forward to the day when she will go skydiving. She blogs at www.JenniferElizabethAustin.com and www.IdahoMomBlog.com.

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