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Marshall County man charged with child sex abuse

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BENTON, KY (KFVS) -

A Marshall County man has been arrested and charged with sexual abuse to a child.

On Saturday, July 28 a deputy responded to a call that a little girl was being abused by a resident at her household.

On investigation, evidence of contact between the adult and the child was found.

Bradley J. Butler, 35, of Benton, Kentucky admitted to abuse of the child, according to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office.

Butler is charged with first degree sexual abuse with the victim under 12 years of age.

Butler was being held at Marshall County Detention Center as of July 30.

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