A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Center City SEPTA station is in need of mental health treatment but competent enough to stand trial.
Philadelphia Judge Patrick Dugan heard from a doctor Monday who examined Reginald Green's mental state. Based on the doctor's testimony, Dugan ruled that Green should be mentally evaluated for the next month but that the 26-year-old is healthy enough to face charges, according to court records.
Green beat up a woman after she refused his sexual advances last month, said Philadelphia Police.
Green has remained in custody — unable to post 10 percent of $1 million bail — since his February arrest on aggravated assault, indecent assault and attempted rape charges.
Investigators said a 27-year-old woman was trying to get home when she entered the concourse of the Jefferson Station at 10th and Filbert streets around midday on Feb. 9.
Investigators said she was lost while trying to get to Northeast Philadelphia when she spotted the suspect and asked him for directions. The two then carried on a conversation for about 30 minutes inside the station.
The suspect and the woman went into a secluded area — off the platform — where Green asked for sex before beating, kicking and sexually assaulting the woman, said Philadelphia Police Special Victims Unit Captain John Darby.
"He basically pummeled her, he beat her with his fist, kicked her repeatedly," said Darby. "She suffered injuries to her face."
After the struggle, Green fled on foot in an unknown direction.
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Police said surveillance video played a key role in Green's arrest two days later. They said he has 11 previous arrests and was recognized by some members of law enforcement.
Green is due back in court for a preliminary hearing on Thursday.
