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Canton Man Jailed On Sex Assault Charges

CANTON (WWJ) - A 56-year-old Canton man has been charged with the alleged sexual molestation of an underage family acquaintance.

Robert Carl Kahler was arraigned Tuesday in 35th District Court on one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree and one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd Degree.

According to the Canton Public Safety Department, both charges involve alleged inappropriate contact with a minor, whose age was not immediately disclosed.

Kahler will appear back in court for his preliminary exam on November 7. Until that time, he is being held in Wayne County Jail on a $150,000 cash bond, set by 35th District Court Judge James A. Plakas.

The case has been turned over to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.

Kahler faces the possibility of life in prison if convicted.

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