By Marissa Alanis, The Dallas Morning News
Apr. 17–A former Flower Mound volunteer adviser for the Boy Scouts of America has been indicted in connection with the aggravated sexual assault of an underage boy, a Denton County official said.
David Wayne Wiersema has been indicted on a charge of indecency with a child, a second-degree felony that carries a prison sentence of two to 20 years, said Jaime Beck, first assistant district attorney. Mr. Wiersema also has been indicted on a charge of aggravated sexual assault, a first-degree felony that carries a prison sentence of five to 99 years or life. Each count carries an optional fine of $10,000.
Mr. Wiersema was arrested in December after the incident, which records state occurred while he was babysitting the victim and his brother for a family friend. Mr. Wiersema resigned as a volunteer adviser for the Boy Scouts in December.
The trial is tentatively set for June 18. Mr. Wiersema has been free on a $40,000 bond since February.
Ms. Beck said he must wear an electronic monitor, have no contact with anyone under the age of 17 and be admitted and remain at Millwood Hospital in Arlington, a facility that provides mental health and chemical dependency care.
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