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Vernon man faces trial for child sex crimes in Wilbarger County
WILBARGER CO (KFDX/KJTL) — In Wilbarger County, the trial of a Vernon man facing multiple child sex crimes is set to get underway 10 days from today.
John Dannie Butler, Jr. stands accused of multiple child sex crimes, including continuous sexual abuse of a young child, two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, and two counts of indecency with a child by exposure.
Court documents say the alleged offenses occurred between December 2016 and July 2020… and they involve a female victim under the age of 14.
Many community members have come to Battle's defense on social media after his mugshot was posted on Facebook by the Wilbarger County sheriff's office earlier this month.
The post has generated over 50 comments, many in support of Butler, one person saying, 'I'm shook…he's an amazing guy,' 'something doesn't sound right about this,' and 'I would trust my kids and grandkids with him any day.'
Officials with the 46th Judicial District announced that jury selection is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 10, with testimony commencing the following 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
