Man accused of raping 2 people at regional health center

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CRANE, Mo. (AP) _ A southwest Missouri man is charged with rape or attempted
rape after authorities say he raped two mentally handicapped women at Ozark
Mountain Regional Healthcare.

Stone County authorities say 43-year-old Paul Christianson, of Crane, committed
the crimes while working at the center in Crane.

KYTV-TV reports Christianson was arrested Aug. 24th after one of the victims
was interviewed. Court documents indicate he admitted to having intercourse and
committing other sex crimes with two females at the residential home between
June and August 2018. Investigators say the women’s diminished mental capacity
prevented them from being able to consent.

During an arraignment hearing Tuesday, Christianson’s bond was set at $100,000
cash only.

Online court records do not name an attorney for Christianson.

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