Michigan man charged in sex assault of girl

2/10/2006

ADRIAN - A 61-year-old Onsted, Mich., man was charged yesterday in Lenawee County Circuit Court with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.

Ronald Parkhurst is facing four second-degree criminal sexual conduct charges, one count of child sexually abusive activity, and one count of accosting a child for immoral purposes.

Sheriff's deputies said Mr. Parkhurst offered the girl money in exchange for sexual favors. The alleged incidents began in November and ended Jan. 17.

Mr. Parkhurst is free on a $300,000 bond. His trial has been set for April 13.