Utah Woman Arrested for Sexual Battery After Allegedly Pulling Teen's Skirt

Viral Incident and Initial Complaint

• 🚨 A viral TikTok video showed Ida Lorenzo, 49, allegedly yanking down a teenager's skirt at a St. George, Utah restaurant in April 2024.
• 📱 Lorenzo later went to the police station, complaining about online backlash and harassment she received after the incident, claiming the video was edited and misrepresented her actions.
• 🗣️ She stated her motivation was concern for minors present and her own son, believing the teenager's attire was inappropriate and exposed private parts.

Conflicting Accounts and Investigation

• 👮 Police interviewed witnesses whose accounts differed from Lorenzo's, with the victim stating Lorenzo touched her body and skirt, and later her hips, squeezing them.
• 🚫 Witnesses and the victim stated Lorenzo did not speak to the teen before touching her, contradicting Lorenzo's claim that she attempted to address the situation verbally first.
• ⚖️ The victim reported wearing underwear and shorts under her skirt, which conflicted with Lorenzo's assertion that she saw the victim's private parts exposed.

Arrest and Legal Proceedings

• 🚓 After hearing both sides and reviewing available video evidence, officers determined there was probable cause and arrested Ida Lorenzo for sexual battery.
• 📄 Lorenzo was later charged with Class A sexual battery, which was reduced to a Class B misdemeanor following a plea deal.
• 🤝 As part of the plea agreement, Lorenzo entered a plea in abeyance, requiring her to comply with terms including no contact with the victim, no further crimes, and a mental health evaluation for one year.
• 💼 The incident also reportedly led to Lorenzo losing her job at the Utah attorney general's office.