Austin man accused of sexually assaulting a minor gets over 4 years in prison – Austin Daily Herald

An Austin man who was accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2023 has been sentenced to prison.

Alexander William Miller, 27, was sentenced to 51 months in prison for felony second degree criminal sexual conduct Thursday afternoon in Mower County District Court.

According to court documents, Miller agreed to a plea deal after his defense argued last July that probation would have fit Miller’s need and desire to go into treatment and rehabilitation. Defense also noted Miller’s remorse, the support of family and others and agreement of the state as contributing factors to a departure from sentence.

However, Miller dropped out of the plea deal in August 2024 prompting a trial for this year, before agreeing to another plea deal in May where he pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct, down from the initial charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct.

Another count of felony first degree criminal sexual conduct was dismissed.

Miller was initially charged in July of 2023 after the girl accused him of sexually assaulting her on the weekend of March 17, 2023.