Man charged with raping woman while holding a gun trial set

(ABC 6 News) – A Rochester man charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct is set to appear for his pre-trial Monday afternoon at the Olmsted County Courthouse.

Jeremy Martin, 38, is charged with 1st-degree criminal sexual conduct involving penetration causing fear of great bodily harm as well as 1st-degree criminal sexual conduct while armed with a dangerous weapon.

Martin is accused of raping a woman multiple times back in Nov. of 2021, at one point threatening her with a handgun if she did not do what he said, according to court documents.

Each of the two felony charges carries a maximum sentence of 30 years if convicted.

Martin will be in court Monday at 1:30, with his jury trial scheduled to begin Oct. 2.