BELMONT COUNTY -
A man charged with rape will
have his case sent to the grand jury.
James Chaplin, 52, of
Jacobsburg, Ohio is charged with two counts of rape, one count of gross sexual
imposition and two counts of corrupting another with drugs. His bond will remain
at $1 million.
Chaplin waved his right
to a preliminary hearing Thursday morning in Bellaire. Officials say the
alleged incidents occurred last December.
Chaplin had his initial
appearance before Judge John Vavra of the Eastern Division Court.
No word yet on the next court date.
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