Levy County man willing to plead guilty to charges that he sexually assaulted a minor
Basil May, 74, is accused of attacking the child in 2011. He’s been fighting the charges since 2021.
Published: Mar. 3, 2023 at 1:07 AM EST
BRONSON, Fla. (WCJB) - After a long legal saga, a resident of Levy County is finally willing to plead guilty to charges that he sexually assaulted a minor.
Basil May, 74, is accused of attacking the child in 2011. He’s been fighting the charges since 2021.
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Court records show he is now willing to plead guilty to a count of lewd and lascivious conduct, with a penalty of eight years in prison.
A change of plea hearing for May is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8th.
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