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Kalispell Man Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Sexual Assault

Robert Earl Brantley allegedly assaulted two girls under the age of 13

By Justin Franz

A Kalispell man has denied allegations that he sexually assaulted two young girls last year.

Robert Earl Brantley pleaded not guilty to sexual intercourse without consent and sexual assault on May 25 in Flathead County District Court. Brantley will stand trial this August.

According to court records, Brantley allegedly raped an 8-year-old girl in July 2016. Three months later, in October, a 13-year-old girl alleged that Brantley had kissed her and told her that he “wanted to pleasure her.”

If convicted, Brantley could face up to 110 years in prison.

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