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Sex abuse case goes to juvenile court

CEDAR RAPIDS - A judge has moved a sex abuse case to juvenile court based on the 17-year-old defendant's clean criminal record and his remorse.

Zachary Dye, of Marion, is charged with second-degree sexual abuse and indecent contact with a 9-year-old child. According to prosecutors, the abuse allegedly happened between Aug. 15 and Jan. 28, 2008.

Sixth Judicial District Judge Marsha Beckelman on Wednesday moved Dye's case to juvenile court based on a court officer's recommendation and evidence presented at a hearing.

Beckelman said there is a chance Dye can be rehabilitated. She added transferring the case to the juvenile system serves the best interests ...

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