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Brookfield Man Charged With Alleged Statutory Sodomy

A Brookfield man is charged with three counts of alleged Statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy with a child under the age of 12.  He also faces charges of alleged harassment and 4th-degree assault.

52 year old Russell Alan Pirkey made his initial appearance and entered a plea of not guilty to all charges.  He remains in custody with bond set at $100,000.

A bond hearing is scheduled for April 20 in Linn County Court.

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