Man arraigned in lewdness case

Thu, Oct 30, 2003 (9:56 a.m.)

The former missionary charged with sexually abusing two girls during a religious service was arraigned on three felony charges Wednesday in Las Vegas Justice Court.

John Misseldine, 21, was arraigned on one count of sexual assault with a minor under 14 and two counts of lewdness with a minor under 14. The hearing took place before Justice of the Peace William Jansen.

Misseldine, who is out of custody, was not present during the hearing. A preliminary hearing in the case was scheduled for Dec. 2.

Authorities say the charges stem from an incident that occurred at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel off Christy Lane.

Prosecutors say Misseldine touched a 7-year-old girl under her dress and touched both her and her 4-year-old sister over their clothing.

The alleged assaults were reported to police after the girls told their aunt that Misseldine had touched them, according to court records.

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