Suspect accused in Boise Greenbelt attack waives preliminary hearing

The man accused of attacking a woman along the Boise Greenbelt in July appeared in court on Monday, where he waived his right to a preliminary hearing, moving his case to district court.

WATCH: Two men facing kidnapping-related charges appear in Ada County court

Two men facing kidnapping-related charges appear in Ada County court

Javier Ortiz, 26, is being held on a $1 million bond. Idaho News 6 previously reported Ortiz was charged with attempted second-degree kidnapping and aggravated assault.

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Suspect in Boise Greenbelt attack returns to court, hearing reset for September

Prosecutors say the 26-year-old from Ontario attacked a woman he did not know along the Boise Greenbelt in July.

Prosecutors said Ortiz grabbed the woman by her face and neck, threw her to the ground and pinned her down. The woman fought back and called for help before a witness intervened and another person called 911…

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