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Man jailed for assault of sleeping woman

by KAYE THORNBRUGH
Staff Writer | September 5, 2024 1:00 AM

COEUR d’ALENE — A man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a sleeping woman is in jail while he waits to be sentenced.

Walter W. A. Bell, 42, of Coeur d’Alene, pleaded guilty in accordance with Alford to aggravated battery, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. He also pleaded guilty to sexual battery, a misdemeanor. 

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