Terry Randolph makes initial appearance in Justice Court

A man facing felony charges of sexual intercourse without consent and sexual abuse of children made his initial appearance today in court.

Terry Nathaniel Randolph allegedly had sexual intercourse with a 15 year old in December of 2011 and again in August of 2012.  According to court documents, Randolph utilized Facebook messaging and a web camera to engage in sexual conduct with the minor.

In an interview on Tuesday, officials say Randolph admitted to engaging in sexual intercourse with the minor on 2 different occasions and using the internet to encourage the minor to engage in sexual conduct.

The 2 felony sexual intercourse without consent charges carry a possibly penalty to 100 years to life in prison.  The maximum sentence for sexual abuse of children is 100 years in prison.  The judge set Ranolph's bail at $50,000.

Story by Jill Jagelski, Beartooth NBC.
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