John Brodersen, 47, was charged with assault with intent to
commit sexual abuse, no injury after a report was filed on Jan. 31. He has
pleaded not guilty to the charge.
A woman said Brodersen touched her inappropriately during a
neighborhood party.
Brodersen admits that he was flirting with the woman. Also said
he touched the outside of her left leg twice.
He testified that she did not say "no" when he touched
her leg. He said he accidentally touched the small of her back when she reached
for something on the table. He touched her back, where the skin was exposed but
did not go up her shirt.
Brodersen also said he that he was flirting, saying, "that
seems to be the common term. There was a mutual engagement with us."
The defense rested its case after Brodersen.