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Man accused of sexually assaulting 7-year-old to remain in Ogle County Jail

By Earleen Hinton Dec 21, 2024 | 5:00 AM

OREGON – An Indiana man accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl will continue to be held in the Ogle County Jail despite his attorney’s efforts to have him released.

Casper W. Jennings, 34, of South Bend, Indiana, will remain in custody on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse as his case proceeds through the court system.

Jennings has pleaded not guilty to five counts of predatory criminal sexual assault, Class X felonies, and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony. He is accused of committing sex acts with the girl between June and November.

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