Former Sidney man pleads guilty in sexual assault case
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URBANA — A former Sidney man who now lives in Decatur faces between six and 60 years in prison when he is sentenced in connection with the sexual assault of a girl under the age of 13.
Steven E. Williams, 49, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.
Under a plea agreement, a second charge of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child was dismissed.
According to a police report, Williams allegedly committed a sexual act with a girl under the age of 13 in his care in Sidney in March and again in May.
Judge Tom Difanis scheduled Williams' sentencing for Nov. 30.
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