HOUSTON
A former detective accused of sexually assaulting a child was told by a judge on Friday to not have any contact with the girl.
Richard Dorman, a 59-year-old retired Harris County sheriff's deputy, is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14.
A judge found probable cause to make the charge stick on Friday.
A girl has claimed that Dorman started touching her when she was 8-years-old. She told investigators that Dorman repeatedly touched her private areas.
"Any time a victim in our community, especially someone at the age of our complainant in this case, which is 9-years-old, we take that very seriously," Assistant District Attorney Justin Wood said. "We will do whatever it takes to make sure she's protected."
Dorman spent 26 years as a deputy. He retired six years ago as a detective.
He and the girl making the accusations lived in the Shore Acres community. Her father, who is not identifying, said the families were close and that the girl would spend the night at Dorman's house, along with other children.
"He would do what he would do when she was there spending the night," the father said.
A woman who said she was Dorman's wife said, "It's all made up -- retaliation. (He's) great with kids. Everybody in the neighborhood over there called him Paw Paw."
Dorman's bond was set at $30,000. The judge warned Dorman not to go near his accuser if he posts bond, even if it means moving to a new address. He remained in jail Friday afternoon.
Dorman's attorney said because he just received the case, he was not ready to comment.
More Information: Court Document: Texas Vs. Richard Allen Dorman
A former detective accused of sexually assaulting a child was told by a judge on Friday to not have any contact with the girl.
Richard Dorman, a 59-year-old retired Harris County sheriff's deputy, is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14.
A judge found probable cause to make the charge stick on Friday.
A girl has claimed that Dorman started touching her when she was 8-years-old. She told investigators that Dorman repeatedly touched her private areas.
"Any time a victim in our community, especially someone at the age of our complainant in this case, which is 9-years-old, we take that very seriously," Assistant District Attorney Justin Wood said. "We will do whatever it takes to make sure she's protected."
Dorman spent 26 years as a deputy. He retired six years ago as a detective.
He and the girl making the accusations lived in the Shore Acres community. Her father, who is not identifying, said the families were close and that the girl would spend the night at Dorman's house, along with other children.
"He would do what he would do when she was there spending the night," the father said.
A woman who said she was Dorman's wife said, "It's all made up -- retaliation. (He's) great with kids. Everybody in the neighborhood over there called him Paw Paw."
Dorman's bond was set at $30,000. The judge warned Dorman not to go near his accuser if he posts bond, even if it means moving to a new address. He remained in jail Friday afternoon.
Dorman's attorney said because he just received the case, he was not ready to comment.
More Information: Court Document: Texas Vs. Richard Allen Dorman
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