SANDPOINT — A man charged with several crimes related to sexual battery has been sentenced to two years of probation for an assault that occurred last year at City Beach.  

Kent Charles Nasin, 25, pled guilty May 19 to felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor sexual battery. As part of a plea deal, felony charges of forcible penetration, battery and second-degree kidnapping were dismissed.  

As part of a plea deal, Nasin will also receive a withheld judgment, where the court does not enter a formal conviction against him. If Nasin successfully completes probation, the judgement is not entered on his record, avoiding long-term consequences associated with a criminal conviction.  

Nasin was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail, with 27 days credited for time served, and two years of supervised probation. He was taken into custody immediately following the sentencing hearing and is scheduled to be released from Bonner County Jail on Thursday, Sept. 18.  

The resolution followed a Rule 11 agreement, binding the judge to the proposed sentence.    

Nasin will also be required to pay $2,802 in fines and court fees.  

Prior to the 1:30 p.m. hearing, a group of local activists stood outside of the courthouse with signs and posters advocating for women in the community and taking a stance against sexual assault and rape. Several women were seen shouting “no means no” as they held up signs.  

During the sentencing, the victim of Nasin’s assault read an impact statement of the event. She described her life before Nasin and after, and the sorrow she continues to feel. 

“I was known as outgoing, a wild child. I loved meeting new people, hearing their stories and sharing mine. I looked for the good in life, and I strived to be there for everyone ... I wanted to be the shoulder everyone needed and was thought of as everyone’s friend,” said the woman. “I no longer feel safe. The girl who loved adventure doesn’t exist anymore.” 

She added that her trust in others has been shattered and that she no longer views Sandpoint City Beach as a safe place.  

The woman recalled Nasin’s aggressiveness, telling the courtroom of more than 25 people that she hoped if she let him continue to forcefully kiss her, “he would eventually stop.”  

Sniffling could be heard throughout the courtroom as the woman was sharing her statement.  

She went on to share that Nasin never asked for consent throughout the assault, “ignoring” her resistance and requests to stop.  

“He only cared about what he wanted,” said the woman.  

She also spoke about her frustrations with repeated delays in the case, saying that it reopened old wounds and seemed to prioritize Nasin’s comfort. She described Nasin getting his ankle monitor removed due to chafing. 

“His chafing mattered more than my personal pain. I felt that I had to defend myself ... I wanted to be a voice to all the others who didn’t report and kept quiet,” said the victim. 

In last sentiments, the woman spoke directly to Nasin, saying that his punishment was a “slap on the wrist,” and that he showed only weakness by being a “predator and coward.” 

Prosecutor Louis Marshall shared with the courtroom that the pretrial settlement was the result of a mediated settlement, where both parties came together to agree upon a resolution. According to Marshall, a mediated settlement is successful when “both parties can live with the resolution, but it’s not one they like.”  

Marshall said that he believed the case could have resulted in a hung jury if it had gone to trial, potentially drawing out the case even longer and forcing the families to go through another trial. He further stated that the settlement, while not the outcome the victim’s family wanted, would allow the victim to finally start healing.  

When it came time for Nasin to share his sentiments, he apologized for “hurting the lives of others by his actions.”  

“I did not intend to wake up that morning and cause harm,” said Nasin.  

He added that “good has come out of” the incident, saying that he realized more about himself and his coping methods. He further shared that he was ready to “hit the ground running” and “heal from trauma.” 

Law enforcement became aware of the crime after the victim reported it to Sandpoint Police in July 2024 

According to a probable cause affidavit, Nasin and the woman met in the parking lot near the entrance of City Beach before riding together in the same vehicle to the water. 

Documents suggest that after the woman took a quick swim, she “no longer felt interested in being around him (Nasin)” and said she needed to go home.  

Before taking her back to her vehicle, Nasin said that he wanted to show the woman a playlist he created. While playing the music, court documents contend that Nasin aggressively grabbed the girl and started kissing her while pulling her hair.  

The affidavit further says that Nasin refused to take the woman back to her car, sexually assaulting her through use of force.