Bardstown man indicted on sexual abuse, rape, sodomy and incest charges

STAFF REPORT

Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 7 p.m. — A Bardstown man was indicted by a Nelson County Grand Jury Wednesday, May 7, 2014, on charges of sexual abuse, rape, sodomy and incest.

Christopher Bothwell, 35, was indicted on seven counts of first-degree sexual abuse, four counts of incest, three counts of second-degree sodomy and one count of second-degree rape.

According to the indictment, between Jan. 1 and Oct. 30, 2013, Bothwell allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse and deviate sexual intercourse with a relative under the age of 14 who was incapable of consent. Bail was set at $100,000 cash only plus conditions.

Arraignment was set for 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014.

Editor’s Note: An indictment is an accusation based on material collected by law enforcement and prosecutors.

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