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Coroner's Deputy Charged With Sexual Abuse

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (WBBM/CBS) -- A member of the Lake County coroner's office will be in court Tuesday morning on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

As WBBM Newsradio 780's Lisa Fielding reports, Robert Barrett, 42, is accused of touching a teenage girl inappropriately several times.

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The Chicago Tribune reports a witness reported to authorities after finding Barrett and the girl in a compromising position.

Lake County Coroner Richard Keller says when Barrett showed up at work at the Coroner's Office in Waukegan, police arrested him. He was then taken to an area hospital after he appeared to be suicidal.

Keller says Barrett is the longest-serving deputy in the office. He has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of his case.

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