02/05/10 - Madison County

By: ABC Eyewitness News Staff
abc7news@wbbjtv.com
4:18 p.m.

 

A Jackson man, who was out on bond, has been found guilty of rape and sexual battery of a 13-year -old girl.
 
According to the Jackson Police Department Jeffrey Douglas, 44 was immediately taken into custody and will remain behind bars until his sentencing, scheduled for March 15. Investigators said he inappropriately touched a friend of his stepdaughter's on April 15 and sexually assaulted her. He could face up to 36 years in jail.