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Coolville Man Pleads Not Guilty to Rape of Teenager


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A Coolville man charged with felony charges of rape and sexual conduct with a minor will face a jury trial in October.

Harley E. Wilson, 35, of Coolville, Ohio pleaded not guilty to charges on September 4.

Wilson is charged with engaging in sexual conduct with a 13-year-old girl from on or around May 1, 2013 through June 30, according to the Athens County Prosecutor's office.

It was previously reported, according to arrest statement filed in August, that Wilson allegedly confessed to having sexual conduct with the girl "two to three times" in a barn on Vanderhoof Road in Coolville.     

His bond is set $95,000 and will appear in court for a jury trial on October 22.