A date has been set for a jury trial regarding a man accused of sexually assaulting a disabled lesbian in downstate Jasper County.
On July 31, Larry Campbell, 34, was arrested and charged with 13 felony counts of aggravated sexual assault, criminal sexual assault and aggravated battery. The alleged assault against the 25-year-old paraplegic lesbian took place July 6 in Newton, a predominately rural, small town.
According to the victim's mother, who spoke with Windy City Times out of concern that the story has been largely ignored by local media, the alleged attack occurred while her daughter was out with friends, but left alone with Campbell for a period of time.
Campbell was held at $150,000 bond, but his bond was reduced to $75,000 in Jasper County Circuit Court Aug. 28.
The pre-trial has been set for Oct. 19, and the jury trial has been set for Nov. 5 at 8:30 a.m.