The conviction against 52-year-old James Howard Jr. came after a three-day trial.
The girl told police a man grabbed her from behind, put a rag in her mouth and pulled her over to a wooded area where he assaulted her.James Howard Jr., 52, was convicted after a three-day trial at the end of August.
Police came across Howard while canvassing the area the next day. Howard matched the description of the suspect and told police"he would never do that to a kid."
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