A protective order has been served to a Weatherford man, who currently is in the Custer Court jail, facing charges of lewd or indecent acts to a child 16 or under.
Jay Clayton Richardson, 58, is accused of the charges after allegedly making sexual advances with a 15 year old victim, according to court records.
Following the charges, the mother of the victim has requested a protective order against Richardson. The court date for the protective order hearing is set for February 2.
Richardson allegedly was with his neighbor who was 15 at his residence. Richardson and the mother were business partners. The mother allowed the victim to go to Richardson’s house. According to court records the mother said she knew Richardson had a sexual battery charge, but still allowed her daughter to go to his house.
When the victim would go to Richardson’s house they would watch movies together. Richardson also allegedly put his hands on the thigh of the victim, touched her in inappropriate places and cuddled with the victim. Richardson also allegedly took photos of the victim and her 13 year-old sister, according to the affidavit.
Richardson denied the allegations during an interview with police. The suspect confirmed the victim would come to his house and he would let her use his phone. Richardson claimed he didn’t know what she did on his phone or who she was chatting with. He admitted to taking pictures of the victim on Snapchat, but deleted the photos soon after, according to court records.
The victim said during an interview with police she went to Richardson’s house to play on his phone and watch television. The victim said while she was at his house he started touching her on the shoulder and inappropriate areas, as the victim attempted to walk away Richardson pulled her closer. The victim said she was able to get away and sat on the couch and tried to not act suspicious or act like it bothered her. While Richardson had his hand on the victim she took a picture without him noticing and sent it to a friend. The victim said she felt like she couldn’t leave. One of the residents of the home walked in the house and the victim took the opportunity to leave. When she got home she informed her parents of the incident, according to court records,
Richardson is set to appear in court for an attorney date February 5 and a preliminary hearing conference February 19.