Former Army Doctor Convicted In Fairfax Co. Court Of Attacking Wife

SPRINGFIELD, VA — A former Army doctor from Springfield was convicted by a jury on Wednesday of abducting and attempting to sexually assault his wife inside their home.

Drew Steiner, 60, is already serving a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted in November 2022 for the rape and unlawful videotaping of a woman he had met online in August 2020.

In Wednesday’s jury verdict, Steiner was convicted in Fairfax County Circuit Court of charges of abduction with intent to defile, malicious wounding and attempted rape of his wife, Clara Davila Guerrero.

“Drew Steiner is finally being brought to justice, and our community can feel safer knowing that he will not be back out on our streets anytime soon,” Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano said in a statement.

“While he is already serving a sentence, I hope that this conviction can help the victims and all others affected by Steiner’s actions along the path to healing,” Descano said.

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Steiner faces up to life in prison for the abduction with intent to defile charge and is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 26, 2024, according to the commonwealth’s attorney office.

Evidence and testimony presented at the latest trial showed that Steiner had attempted to sexually assault Guerrero during an argument on Sept. 26, 2020, according to prosecutors.

The argument escalated, culminating in Steiner duct-taping Guerrero to a pole in the basement of their home. Guerrero was later able to escape and call for help, prosecutors said.