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Tarner was released Monday from the Berrien County Jail on a $50,000 Michigan and Indiana state police expressed concern that there could be
(AP) -- Child molestation charges are pending against a man who worked
as a clown at parades and parties in southern Michigan northern Indiana.
Jacob L. Tarner of Osceola, Indiana performed as Quacky the Clown for 16
years. He was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 10-year-old girl and
faces first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct. He faces up to
life in prison if convicted.
bond. The Associated Press was unable to reach Tarner for comment
Thursday night.
other victims. Authorities say Tarner was a Boy Scout leader before
becoming a clown. He moved to Osceola a few weeks ago, and had
previously lived in Stevensville, Michigan and Goshen, Indiana.
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