Cedar Rapids man accused of sexually abusing a minor 16 years ago

CEDAR RAPIDS — A Cedar Rapids man faces three counts of third-degree sexual abuse, accused of sexually abusing a teenager in 2005 and 2006.

James Patrick Shannon Sr., 50, made an initial appearance Thursday in Linn County District Court, with a preliminary hearing set for March 25.

According to a criminal complaint, a woman, now 30 years old, told family members and later a police officer that Shannon had abused her when she was a teenager. She gave investigators details about three incidents — two when she was 14 and one when she was 15, the complaint stated.

Iowa lawmakers last year eliminated the statute of limitations for sex crimes against children, including sexual abuse, incest, sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

Iowa lawmakers last year eliminated the statute of limitations for sex crimes against children, including sexual abuse, incest, sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

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