BRIEF: Trial set for Boone man accused of sexually abusing two children

May 19--The trial for the Boone man who authorities say sexually abused two children under the age of 10 has been set for July 11.

Santana D. Morgan, 31, was arrested earlier this month at his home in Boone and charged with four counts of sexual abuse of a minor younger than age 12, a class B felony.

Criminal complaints allege Morgan made three different forms of sexual contact with a 9-year-old girl in Boone sometime between April and August 2016. The fourth count stems from having sexual contact with an 8-year-old girl during the same time frame.

There is no mention in the complaints as to how Morgan knew the victims or other circumstances, such as how law enforcement got involved.

Online court records show that Morgan pleaded not guilty in a written arraignment Monday, and is still being held on a $50,000 cash-only bond.

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