• New indictment: Arthur Neal was charged with one count of rape and three counts of gross sexual imposition on Friday, according to Montgomery County Common Pleas Court records.
• Previous indictment: A grand jury initially indicted him on two counts of rape of a person younger than 10 and three counts of gross sexual imposition of a person younger than 13.
The charges filed on Friday are a reindictment and were added to the initial indictment.
What was he accused of?
• Sexual abuse: The investigation began on Sept. 4 after a 10-year-old and a 7-year-old reported Neal sexually assaulted them, according to Dayton Municipal Court records.
The incidents allegedly took place from Jan. 1, 2023, to Sept. 4 at Neal’s home.
The children are known to Neal.
• Third accuser: The third child, who is now 13, came forward after Neal’s initial indictment, according to the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office.
The teen reported the abuse allegation to parents, who notified police.
What happens next?
• Court hearing: Neal will be indicted on the additional charges on Thursday.
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