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Posted: Friday, September 9, 2011 5:37 pm

National Guardsman facing child sex abuse charges | RCSO,Child Abuse,Crime,National Guard

James Dean Jr.

Several child sex abuse charges were filed against a Tennessee National Guardsman accused of fondling a 10-year-old relative last month, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said.

Suspect James Dean Jr., 47, of 104 Fulwood Court near Murfreesboro, was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery by an authority figure, indecent exposure and child abuse, said arresting Detective Steve Craig.

Craig and Department of Children’s Services employee Sherika Goodman began an investigation Aug. 29 after the girl disclosed Dean allegedly fondled her, forced her to fondle him and exposed himself to her, the detective said.

“She did everything she was supposed to do,” Craig said. “She knew something was wrong and needed to tell someone.”

Dean did not give a statement. Craig charged him and booked him into Rutherford County Adult Detention Center where he is being held on $40,000 bond. A hearing is set Oct. 11 in General Sessions Court.

Tagged under Child Abuse, Crime, National Guard, RCSO

Member Opinions:

By: canalou on 9/11/11
A letter from high-ranking law enforcement might help him get off...

By: jimmychurch on 9/12/11
He needs to make a campaign contribution to the local sheriff. He should then get a letter, stating how great he is, regardless of what he did. That money invested also guarantees a lighter sentence. If he had used a gun, the charge would be dropped.

By: vankent on 9/15/11
What is the relevance of describing the suspect as a Tennessee National Guardsman? Unless he was wearing his uniform when the alleged incidents occurred, there is no relevance.