New Hope Man Charged with Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct After Alleged Assault in New Hope
Published: July 28th, 2026.
NEW HOPE MN: A New Hope man has been charged with felony criminal sexual conduct after prosecutors allege he used coercion to sexually assault a victim in New Hope.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County District Court, 47-year-old Unuakpobuhro Avwunuma of New Hope is charged with one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct – penetration using coercion, a felony.
The complaint alleges that on or about July 25, 2026, in New Hope, Avwunuma engaged in sexual penetration with the victim and used coercion to accomplish the act.
Under Minnesota law, a conviction for third-degree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, a fine ranging from $10,000 to $30,000, or both, in addition to a period of conditional release.
The allegations against Avwunuma are contained in a criminal complaint. The case remains pending in Hennepin County District Court, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.