2/22/13 - A Genoa Township man accused of molesting a minor female family member has been bound over for trial. A preliminary exam was waived Wednesday for the 42-year-old man, who is not being identified by WHMI per a policy of protecting the privacy of alleged sexual assault victims. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf and the case was bound over to Livingston County Circuit Court for trial, where future dates are pending. The defendant has been ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim. Heâs charged with a single count of 1st degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second degree CSC. The alleged abuse is said to have taken place between 2008 and 2011. If convicted, the defendant could face up to life in prison. (JK)
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