2/19/14 - The trial of an Ohio man accused of having sexual relations last year with a 13-year-old girl got underway in Livingston County Circuit Court today. 31-year-old Carloque Lanning of Toledo is charged with five counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of 2nd-degree criminal sexual conduct, as well as being a fourth-time habitual offender. His trial began today with opening statements from both sides as well as testimony from two of the witnesses for the prosecution. The trial will resume on Tuesday. The charges against Lanning stem from accusations that he had a relationship with a local girl that eventually became sexual in nature. The girl in question, who is not being named as part of a policy to not identify alleged sexual assault victims, testified that Lanning also provided her with drugs and alcohol. He is being held on a $150,000 bond. (TD)
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