A man convicted of accosting a woman at Pacific Beach by sneaking up behind her and kissing her buttocks received a six-month jail sentence Thursday.
The court also ordered him to register as a sex offender.
A jury convicted Keith Lamar Rogers, 48, Wednesday of sexual battery, according to the San Diego City Attorney’s Office, adding that jurors deliberated for just two hours before returning a guilty verdict.
In addition to the sentence and offender registration, the court imposed a three-year cort Stay Away Order on Rogers, banning him from all beaches in San Diego County during that time.
The City Attorney’s Office said Rogers, who also goes by the moniker “Peacock Birdman,” most recently assaulted a woman on Sept. 7 at Pacific Beach. Prosecutors say Rogers, who was on parole at the time and wearing an electronic ankle bracelet, snuck up on the sunbather.
The City Attorney’s Office said Rogers also had a prior sexual battery conviction for a “similar crime” committed in the summer of 2019 at La Jolla Shores. The victim in that case testified at the recent trial regarding his conduct.
In a statement, City Attorney Mara Elliott said, “Everyone should feel free to enjoy San Diego’s beautiful beaches and outdoor spaces without fear of sexual assault. Our office takes these cases seriously, and we will continue to protect our communities from sexual predators.”
– City News Service
