A jury has found a Perrysburg man not guilty of gross sexual imposition.
Robert Flaugher, 39, was indicted in May for the charge after a grand jury determined there was enough evidence that from April 22-23, he allegedly had sexual contact with a 12-year-old.
He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in May.
Wood County Common Pleas Judge Matt Reger in October granted Flaugher’s request that the jury view his house where the alleged incident occurred. It was based on the argument that it was needed in light of the plaintiff’s statements about what occurred at the house and where.
Defense attorney Brian Morrissey also asked that the conclusion of an investigation by Lucas County Children’s Service and its improper vouching for the credibility of the witness not be entered as evidence by the state, as it usurps the function of the jury.
Morrissey also requested a previous investigation of Flaugher, during which no charges were filed, not be presented by the state as evidence.
The jury determined on Nov. 4 that Flaugher was not guilty of the charge.
