Medford Man Charged for Sexually Assaulting Mentally Ill Woman
Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 -- 8:21 AM
-A Medford man has been charged for sexually assaulting a mentally ill woman.According to court records, 51-year-old Michael Ruch told investigators that he had a consensual relationship with the woman. The victim stated that Ruch would take her out of the mental health facility for one-on-one visits and that's when the assault would occur. The victim also stated that he would threaten her with a gun if she didn't cooperate.
Ruch is free on a $3,000 signature bond and he could spend 40 years in prison if convicted and sentenced to the maximum amount.
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