California Man Avoids Prison After Violent Sexual Assault and Disfigurement

Trevor Colombano was sentenced to probation despite pleas from prosecutors and the victim for a maximum prison term.

Trevor Colombano, 38, pleaded no contest to sexual battery, assault with a deadly weapon, and permanent disfigurement charges stemming from an October 2023 attack in Santa Rosa, California.
The attack left the victim permanently disfigured after Colombano repeatedly struck her face with a rock in front of her 13-year-old daughter and cousin.
Judge Dana Simonds sentenced Colombano to probation, citing his mental health issues, cannabis use, and stress as mitigating factors, despite recommendations for prison from the probation department and prosecutors.
The victim, who has since moved out of state, delivered an emotional statement in court, describing the lasting trauma for herself and her daughter, who witnessed the assault.
The decision has been widely criticized, with the district attorney labeling Colombano a public safety risk and a petition calling for the judge's recall gaining traction.