NEWPORT NEWS, VA – All charges against former Christopher Newport University (CNU) student, Chase Sudki, have been dropped as of Thursday March 20, 2025.
Sudki was arrested Oct. 28, 2024, eight days after the date of the alleged offense, Oct. 20, 2024.
According to the General District Court Online Case Information System provided by the state of Virginia, last accessed on March 25, the charges against the former sophomore include rape by force/threat, sodomy of a helpless victim/force, strangulation and drug possession.
However, Sudki was later released on recognizance following his initial arrest. The final disposition in the case information stated “Nolle Prosequi,” meaning a formal notice of abandonment by a plaintiff or prosecutor of all or part of a suit or action.
The initial arraignment hearing in the case was held on Oct. 29, 2024, the bond hearing was on Oct. 20, 2024, the preliminary hearing was held on Jan. 14, 2025, and the finalized preliminary hearing was held on March 20, 2025.
Again, all case information is within the Commonwealth of Virginia and accessed by the General District Court Online Case Information System provided by the state of Virginia. The Captain’s Log would like to remind its readers to respect the privacy of all parties involved.
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