Man charged with sexual assault

STEVENS POINT — Cha Chor Yang, 81, of Stevens Point is facing 12 charges that range from sexual assault to false imprisonment. Yang is charged with four counts of 4th Degree Sexual Assault, six counts of Disorderly Conduct, one count of Attempted Criminal Trespass to Dwelling, and Attempted False Imprisonment.
On April 25, Yang appeared to the bail/bond hearing by video while in custody. The state requested a $20,000 cash bond, but a cash bond was set at $500. Both Yang’s attorney and District Attorney Cousins requested that Yang complete a competency evaluation. The court noted that proceedings will be suspended until a competency evaluation can take place. Following the evaluation, if Yang is found not competent, the state will file a Chapter 51. In Wisconsin, filing a Chapter 51 provides voluntary and involuntary treatment for individuals with mental illness, developmental disability, drug dependency, or alcoholism.
Yang’s cash bond is accompanied by the conditions that he has no contact with Victim 1, Victim 2, Victim 3, Victim 4, Victim 5, Victim 5’s mother, and one other unnamed individual. In addition, conditions state Yang to wear an ankle bracelet confining him to the home of his son and daughter-in-law, not to leave the residence unless for medical appointments, the competency evaluation, and religious service while accompanied by his son or daughter-in-law, and Yang is only to be allowed in the backyard of the residence.
In April of 2024, Yang was charged with three counts of 4th Degree Sexual Assault; however, following Yang’s competency evaluation the charges were dismissed in August 2024 on the prosecutor’s motion. Yang’s evaluation deemed him not competent at the time and not likely to regain competency due to mental decline associated with dementia.
In the state of Wisconsin, 4th Degree Sexual Assault and Attempted Criminal Trespass to Dwelling are classified as a Class A Misdemeanor and if convicted can carry up to nine months in jail and/or a $10,000 fine. Disorderly Conduct is classified as a Class B Misdemeanor and if convicted entails up to 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Attempted False Imprisonment is classified as a Class H Felony and if convicted is punishable by up to six years and/or a $10,000 fine.