(Reuters) - Samuel Curtis Johnson III, a billionaire heir of the SC Johnson & Son fortune, has been charged with repeated sexual assault of his stepdaughter, officials said on Friday.
The child is now 15, and the alleged assault went on for "several years," according to Racine County District Attorney Michael Nieskes.
Johnson, 55, of Racine, Wisconsin, has been released on a $500,000 bond.
The charge involves 10 to 15 separate incidents, Nieskes said. If convicted, Johnson could serve up to 40 years in prison.
"Obviously, this is a personal matter for Curt, but allegations of this type are always deeply disturbing," said Harlan Loeb, spokesman for the Johnson family. "The family is distraught and hopes for the best for everyone involved."
via reuters.com
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