NORFOLK, Va. — Donte Davis pleaded guilty on Thursday to sexually assaulting a downtown Norfolk hotel housekeeper in 2023.
Davis, 30, was arrested by Norfolk Police and charged with rape after being found in connection to a sexual assault that happened at Waterside Marriott in May of last year.
On Thursday during the first day of Davis' requested jury trial, he accepted an agreement to plead guilty to rape as charged. According to the Commonwealth's Attorney, the judge will set Davis' sentence, but that sentence will be no greater than 31 years in prison.
The presiding judge accepted this plea agreement and set his sentencing for August 2.
“I feel deeply for the survivor of Mr. Davis’ crime,” said Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi. “She was at work, doing her job, and caring for others, and Mr. Davis preyed on her where she deserved to feel safe. I hope that Mr. Davis’ admission of his guilt and his eventual sentencing will offer her some closure. Mr. Davis’ conviction will protect the community from further violence.”
