FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) – A Frankfort man was arrested Tuesday on charges of criminal abuse and illegal sexual act with children under the age of 16.
On Jan. 4, the arrest citation said 28-year-old Marquese Oden utilized cruel and unusual punishments involving two children. The citation said he punished the children by having them hold a gallon jug of liquid in each hand with their arms extended out to the side for 30 minutes.
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Oden said if the children dropped the jugs, he would start their time over, according to police. When the children would cry and repeatedly ask if they could stop, the citation said Oden reportedly denied allowing them to stop.
He also allegedly admitted to using a belt for physical discipline as well.
The citation also said Oden would engage in sexual activity with the children present in his bedroom.
Oden was officially charged with:
- Unlawful transaction with a minor – illegal sex act under the age of 16 years of age
- First-degree criminal abuse – child 12 or under
He is being housed in the Franklin County Regional Jail.