How Could You? Hall of Shame-West Virginia Foster Parent

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From Logan County, West Virginia, an unnamed foster father, 28, has been charged with “felony sexual abuse by a custodian or guardian on two victims.

The man, who was serving as the foster father in the home of both victims, is charged with felony sexual abuse by a custodian or guardian (61-8D-5), 17 counts on one victim and two counts on the second victim, between May 15, 2012, and September 14, 2012.

The law states that if any parent, guardian or custodian or other person in a position of trust in relation to a child under his or her care, custody or control engages in or attempts to engage in sexual exploitation of, or sexual intercourse, sexual intrusion or sexual contact with a child under his or her care, custody or control, they face the possibility of imprisonment in a correctional facility not less than ten nor more than 20 years, or fined not less than $500, nor more than $5,000 and imprisoned in a correctional facility not less than ten years nor more than 20 years upon conviction.

Bond for the defendant was set at $100,000.”

Foster father faces sexual abuse charges

[Logan Banner 5/30/13 by Debbie Rolen]

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