A 33-year-old man arrested and charged with rape is scheduled for court Tuesday where he ies expected to enter a plea in the case.
William Diggs III currently faces not only the off grid charge of rape, but also aggravated indecent liberties with a child under Jessica’s Law. If convicted, both carry a life sentence with no chance of parole for 25-years.
Diggs was arrested by Hutchinson Police after an investigation of allegations from a 12-year-old girl who told a school official of the sexual abuse. The official then reported the alleged crime to police which they are required to do. The encounter between the two allegedly occurring sometime between Valentines Day and spring break of this year.
Judge Joe McCarville set the hearing for Tuesday morning.