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Authorities: Man Beat Girlfriend With Metal Cross

ROCHESTER HILLS (AP) - Authorities say a suburban Detroit man beat his girlfriend with a 2-foot metal cross during an hours-long assault.

The Oakland Press of Pontiac reports 29-year-old Craig Savage appeared briefly Tuesday in 52-3 District Court in Rochester Hills, where a judge rejected a request to reduce his bond. He's due in court Feb. 6 for a preliminary examination.

Defense lawyer Steven Lynch says the charges are "still just allegations at this point." He says the allegations are completely out character for Savage.

Authorities say Savage assaulted his 31-year-old girlfriend the morning of Dec. 23 at an apartment in Oakland County's Oxford Township. He faces charges including second-degree criminal sexual conduct, unlawful imprisonment and assault with a dangerous weapon.

Authorities say Savage's girlfriend was able to leave after he fell asleep.

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