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Scranton man charged with sexually assaulting 3 children

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County man has been charged with sexually assaulting three children.

According to court documents, 81-year-old Edward C. Ohara is facing charges for the alleged sexual assault of three children between the ages of six to nine.

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The affidavit states during the interview with Ohara he admitted to performing sexual acts on all three victims.

Ohara has been charged with rape of a child, three counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse of a victim less than 13, three counts of indecent assault with a victim less than 13, one count of corruption of minors, and one count of endangering the welfare of children.