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77-year-old man charged with 34 counts of sex abuse

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An elderly man is behind bars, charged with 34 counts of sex abuse.

John E. Smith, age 77, is charged with sexual abuse, rape and incest. The charges date back to 1965 and involve several victims.

The most recent happened earlier this year involving sexually abusing a child under the age of 12.

Smith was being held at Metro Corrections. He was expected to face a judge on June 25.

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