Prosecutors: More charges expected against woman jailed in sexual assault case
The Douglas County attorney says two more girls came forward with allegations.
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Updated: 9:33 PM CDT Apr 21, 2021
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The Douglas County attorney says two more girls came forward with allegations.
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Updated: 9:33 PM CDT Apr 21, 2021
More charges are expected in the case against Brittianee Bates, 23, prosecutors said Wednesday night.Two more girls came forward with sexual assault allegations against Bates, according to Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine.Kleine said he expects misdemeanor charges based on that new evidence.Bates is already charged with five felonies, including first-degree sexual assault and child abuse. A judge previously set her bond at $500,000.Bates is expected to go back to court on those felony charges April 27.Kleine said they expect more alleged victims to come forward, and he encourages them to do so.