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Years of Molesting Child Revealed in Allegations

(La Porte, IN) - We’ve obtained more details about the child sex crime allegations filed recently against a La Porte man.

 

Jeremiah Manley, 31, is accused of having inappropriate relations with a young girl over about a six year period.

 

READ MORE: La Porte Man Charged with Child Sex Crimes

 

Authorities say the allegations include various sex acts and showing the girl pornography.  He’s also accused of giving her a drink that would make her fall asleep so he could violate her.

 

According to authorities, the alleged acts occurred at various locations, including the cab of his semi-truck when it was parked at a truck stop near Michigan City.

 

Manley could face an up to 40 year sentence on just one of the most serious counts filed in La Porte Circuit Court. He’s being held in the La Porte County Jail on $100,000 cash only bond.

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