Three years later, Root Birimisa finally agrees to resolve his rape and molestation case

 

I have covered alleged molestor and rapist Root Birimisa since 2023. These are just two recent posts. 

After delays and continuances by the defense, finally today's Readiness Conference was continued by stipulation to tomorrow for a change of plea which is scheduled before Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb Cockrum.

Senior Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm is the prosecutor for the case and Deputy Conflict Counsel Owen Tipps is Birimisa's attorney.

8/12/26: Waived all pre sentence credits and has to register as a sex offender. First amended complaint filed. Count 2 guilty; 7 years to life. Count 1 dismissed. Sentencing 9/2/26.

9/2/26: Sentencing continued by stipulation to 9/24.