Rape charges against Fayette man dropped
Rape charges against a Fayette County man were dropped Monday after his accuser told investigators she did not want to continue with the criminal case.
Scott E. Seman, 40, of New Salem, had been charged with rape of a child, rape by forcible compulsion, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, two counts of statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault of a child, incest, endangering the welfare of children, indecent assault and corruption of minors.
According to documents filed by Kristin A. Clingerman, Washington County assistant district attorney, the girl, who is now 18, maintains the allegations made in the case are true but does not wish to continue the criminal case.
Seman turned himself in August 2014 after California police filed the charges in the office of District Judge Joshua Kanalis.
The girl reported the alleged assault to Washington County Children and Youth Services, claiming she was assaulted by Seman in Long Branch when she was 3 to 5 years old.
Seman’s attorney, Peter Marcoline, said Tuesday that Seman had an alibi for the time during which he was accused of sexually assaulting the girl – he was serving time in jail on a probation violation.
“My client maintained and still maintains he’s innocent to all of the charges filed and relieved the charges were withdrawn,” Marcoline said.