Thomas L. Vaughn, 68, of Benton, appeared in Franklin County Court on Wednesday and entered a not guilty plea to charges that he sexually assaulted a child.
Thomas Vaughn
Vaughn is facing charges that he “groomed” and then later sexually assaulted the child that is under the age of 13. Vaughn allegedly “seduced, lured and enticed” the child through online social networking between the dates of May 28 and June 26 and then committed predatory criminal sexual assault of the child on June 26, according to information filed by the Franklin County State’s Attorney. In addition Vaughn is also facing a charge of possession of child pornography.
Vaughn’s next court date is set for Sept. 18 with a final pretrial hearing slated for Oct. 31 and a jury trial scheduled for Nov. 5. Vaughn remains in jail on $500,000 bond.
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