Man accused of abusing mentally incapacitated woman

A man accused of sexually abusing a woman who was incapable of consent was formally charged with rape Tuesday in Marion County Circuit Court.

Jonathan Wargnier, 27, was arraigned on two counts of first-degree rape, one count of second-degree sexual abuse and one count of third-degree sexual abuse before Circuit Judge Donald Abar at the Courthouse Annex.

Court documents indicate the alleged crimes took place in Marion County between August 17, 2009, and May 31, 2014. According to court documents, the woman was unable to consent because of mental incapacitation or defect.

Wargnier is set to appear for a plea hearing at 1:30 p.m. July 21 at the Marion County Courthouse Annex.

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