Clam Lake man set for court on sexual assault charges

A Clam Lake man has been accused of sexually assaulting a young relative earlier this month.

Jeffrey M. Hanson, 41, faces a second-degree sexually assault charge and a charge for causing a child aged 13-18 to the view the sexual act, both stemming from an incident on April 5 in Gordon.

According to court documents, the victim viewed Hanson pulling down his pants before performing sexual acts on her while she lay face down. She tried to stop him, but he overpowered her.

While he was doing this, another young teen witnessed the act, the court documents state. Hanson eventually stopped when the victim’s father came downstairs and into the room.

Hanson is scheduled for an initial appearance on April 29. During the initial appearance, the defendant is formally advised of the criminal charges filed and the amount of bond necessary to ensure future court appearances will be determined.