Man accused of inappropriately touching young girl

Michael Beasley, 27, arrested on lewd, lascivious molestation charge

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 27-year-old man was arrested last week after inappropriately touching a girl under the age of 12 and giving her $1 after he did so, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said. 

Michael Beasley is charged with lewd and lascivious molestation.

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Beasley touched the victim on two occasions, according to JSO. 

Police said he admitted to liking young girls and touching the victim's private area in a phone call with the family member who reported the abuse.

According to court records, Beasley pleaded guilty in 2010 on stalking and drug charges in exchange for a suspended sentence.

Beasley was booked into the Duval County Jail and ordered held on $100,000 bond. 


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