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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Police: Dependent was abused by caretaker

A man requiring 24-hour assistance was sexually abused by his assigned caretaker, according a report from Iowa City police.

Courtney Raymone Roberts, 31, Coralville, was charged April 13 with no-injury dependent-adult abuse after he allegedly had sexual contact with the victim.

Police reports state Roberts allegedly touched the dependent’s genitals over his clothing in the living room and later allegedly touched the man’s exposed genitals in the bathroom.

Roberts also allowed the alleged victim to touch his breasts and kiss him, police said.

The report said he then allegedly rubbed his genitals against the alleged victim’s and ejaculated on him. Officials said the dependent was not physically injured during the alleged incident.

Roberts admitted to having sexual contact with the dependent during a police interview, confirming much of the information the victim had previously disclosed, police said.

— by Brian Albert

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