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May 7, 2021
RACINE (AP) – A Wisconsin man accused of sex crimes ranging from assault to possession of child pornography has pleaded not guilty to 84 charges.
Forty-six-year-old Shane Stanger, of Burlington, faces 10 counts of second-degree sexual assault with an unconscious person, 66 counts relating to images or videos that rise to the level of a sex crime, six counts of child pornography, and two counts of intimidating a witness.
Investigators say Stanger videotaped his attacks against his victims, including five who were under 18 years old.
One of the alleged victims was a 10-year-old girl.
Stanger, while behind bars, also allegedly sent a letter to the woman heâs accused of assaulting.
Court Commissioner Alice Rudebusch presided over the preliminary hearing on Thursday and determined there was sufficient evidence to bind the case over to the Racine County Circuit Court. Following the preliminary hearing, there was an arraignment, during which Stanger pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
The evidence
Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Tanck-Adams represented the state in Thursdayâs proceedings.
Investigator Andrew Sparks of the Racine County Sheriffâs Office was the only witness to testify at the hearing.
He told the court the investigation began when a woman in Waterford reported she discovered videos on Stangerâs computer that show him engaging in sexual contact with her while she was passed out. The victim reportedly told Sparks she was not aware nor awake during the assault.
Man accused of sex crimes pleads not guilty to 84 charges
May 6, 2021
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RACINE, Wis. (AP) A Wisconsin man accused of sex crimes ranging from assault to possession of child pornography pleaded not guilty Thursday to 84 charges.
Shane Stanger, 46, of Burlington, faces 10 counts of second-degree sexual assault with an unconscious person, 66 counts relating to images or videos that rise to the level of a sex crime, six counts of child pornography and two counts of intimidating a witness.
Investigators said Stanger videotaped his attacks against his victims, including five who were under 18 years old. One of the alleged victims was a 10-year-old girl.
Shane Stanger pleads not guilty to dozens of sex assault charges
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Shane Stanger pleads not guilty to dozens of sex assault charges
Shane Stanger pleaded not guilty in Racine County court on Thursday, May 6 to more than 80 criminal counts he now faces. Stanger is an Iowa man who authorities have described as a sexual predator. He faces life in prison.
RACINE, Wis. - Shane Stanger pleaded not guilty in Racine County court on Thursday, May 6 to more than 80 criminal counts he now faces. Stanger is an Iowa man who authorities have described as a sexual predator. He faces life in prison.