ST. GEORGE — A Cedar City man accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman has pleaded guilty.

Leonel Morales, 28, pleaded guilty to attempted rape as part of a plea agreement Tuesday, the Spectrum reports. 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.

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Sentencing has been scheduled for March 28.

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