Male cousin accused of sexual behavior towards 12 yr old

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Charges of sexual abuse first degree and endangering the welfare of a child have been filed against a 24 year old man who’s accused of having sexual encounters with his cousin.

According to the government’s case the girl’s mother noticed changes in the girl’s behavior and confronted her about it. The 12 yr old told her mother that her male cousin had touched her sexually on several occasions. She said the defendant touched her chest area and private parts in their home.

She said on one incident the defendant tried to rape her but she pushed him away.

The victim was transported to the central police station and interviewed by investigators, which led to the defendant’s arrest.

When questioned, the defendant initially denied the girl’s allegations but he later admitted to one of the female cops that he did touch her in a sexual manner twice.

He’s scheduled to appear in court next week for his preliminary examination.

Bail has been set at $15,000.