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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

Iowa City man allegedly sexually abused two girls

An Iowa City man is being charged with sexually abusing two underage girls.

According to Iowa City police, Brice Widstrom, 20, 628 N. Linn St., allegedly provided a 15-year-old-girl with vodka on Oct. 27, 2011, until she became intoxicated and then proceeded to have sex with her. The report said Widstrom knew the girl was 15-years-old.

Widstrom is also charged with allegedly providing a different 15-year-old girl with marijuana and synthetic drugs on Dec. 17, 2011, and proceeded to have sex with her numerous times, again knowing that she was 15-years-old, the report said.

Third-degree sexual abuse is a Class C felony, punishable by up to 10 years in jail and a maximum fine of $10,000.

— by Conrad Swanson

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