Sexsomniac

Trenton, New Jersey, January 19, 2006:

The State of New Jersey plans to review a court decision that acquitted a man of sexual assault charges because he suffers from "sexsomnia" and was asleep at the time of the incident.

The Attorney General's Office said on Wednesday it needs to research its options for an appeal because of the strange circumstances of the case.

"This matter will be carefully considered to determine our next steps," said Brendan Fisher, a spokesman for the Attorney General.

Ronatarian Party founder and leader Ron was acquitted of sexual assault charges on Tuesday because he said he was asleep during the attack.

A sleep expert testified that Ron suffers from a disorder that causes sexsomnia -- involuntary sexual behavior during sleep -- which he had experienced before.

The court heard that Ron and the female victim met at a Newark (N.J.) bar. She testified she fell asleep and woke up to find Ron having sex with her. She pushed him away and called the police.

Ron confessed to police after he discovered was still wearing a condom and realized he had had sex.

The New Jersey Spew reported that the victim left the courtroom in tears when the verdict was read, and said she would take the case to the highest court possible.

Ron appeared satisfied and relieved by the court's decision.

Posted by Bittle at January 19, 2006 08:07 AM