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\nA Louisville man is facing felony charges after allegedly kidnapping, sexually abusing and recording a child under 12.<\/p>\n
\nA Louisville man is facing felony charges after allegedly kidnapping, sexually abusing and recording a child under 12.<\/p>\n
Gary Gardner, 51, was arrested Friday and faces 10 felony charges, including kidnapping, first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy and child grooming, according to Jefferson District Court records.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint read by the judge during his arraignment Saturday, Gardner used his cell phone to contact the victim and set up meetings. During those meetings, Gardner allegedly had sexual contact with victim and recorded the interactions.<\/p>\n
Court records show Gardner is charged with:<\/p>\n
Kidnapping of a minor
\nFirst-degree rape (victim under 12 years of age)
\nTwo counts of first-degree sodomy (victim under 12 years of age)
\nChild grooming (victim under 12 years of age)
\nProcuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means
\nPromoting a sexual performance by a minor under 16 years of age
\nUse of a minor under 16 in a sexual performance
\nPossession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under 12
\nDistribution of obscene material to minors (first offense)<\/p>\n
A judge set Gardner\u2019s bond at $150,000. He was also ordered to have no contact with the victim or any other minors and not to use social media.
\nSource: WDRB+WAVE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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