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Colorado Man Plead Not Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor
A 28-year-old man from Denver, Colorado, has been charged with two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, a crime that can land him behind bars for up to 15 years.
According to the indictment, Ronlee Philemonof, a/k/a Ronlee Doyle Randall, engaged in sexual acts with a minor on May 11, 2013. The maximum penalty upon conviction on each count is up to 15 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 5 years up to lifetime of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The charges were announced by United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler on February 18, 2015. Philemonof appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Daneta Wollman on January 15, 2016, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The investigation into the crime is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Poppen is prosecuting the case.
Philemonof was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has been set for March 22, 2016.
The charge is merely an accusation, and Philemonof is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The restitution may also be ordered in this case.
The case highlights the severity of the crime and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. As the investigation continues, the community can expect to see more information and updates on the case.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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