DePaul student charged with assaulting disabled woman appears in court

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A DePaul University student charged with sexually assaulting a mentally disabled student appeared in court Monday.

Joseph Annel heard a judge set November 13 for his next appearance at a preliminary hearing.

Prosecutors said the 19-year-old invited the victim to his room Friday night to watch a movie, then took off her clothes and sexually assaulted her.

Prosecutors said the victim has the mental capacity of a 10-year-old.