Arraignment Date Set In Paullina Sex Abuse Case

O'Brien co courthousePaullina, Iowa — An arraignment date has been set in the case of a Paullina man who has been charged with felony sex abuse in connection with an investigation.

According to the Paullina Police Department, in February, they arrested 34-year-old Richard Eugene Buckley, who is charged with two counts of second-degree sexual abuse, which is a class B felony, and one count of lascivious acts with a child, a class C felony.

The police department says that Buckley was arrested in connection with an investigation between their officers and the Iowa Department of Human Services. They say Buckley’s bond was set at $50,000 and he bonded out after seeing the judge.

Court records indicate that Buckley’s arraignment is set for Monday, May 22nd in O’Brien County District Court.

If convicted of a class B felony, Buckley could face up to 25 years in prison per count. If convicted of the class C felony, he could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of between $1000 and $10,000, according to Iowa code.

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