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3D-printed gun pioneer bailed after sex assault charge | 3D-printed gun pioneer bailed after sex assault charge |
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Cody Wilson has been released on bail in Houston, Texas, after being charged with the sexual assault of an under-age girl. | Cody Wilson has been released on bail in Houston, Texas, after being charged with the sexual assault of an under-age girl. |
His bail was posted at $150,000 (£114,000). | His bail was posted at $150,000 (£114,000). |
Mr Wilson runs Defense Distributed, a campaign group that offers blueprints for creating 3D printed guns. | Mr Wilson runs Defense Distributed, a campaign group that offers blueprints for creating 3D printed guns. |
He was deported back to the US from Taiwan on 22 September, having travelled there before police could speak to him. | |
In August, a 16-year-old said she had been paid $500 (£380) to have sex with him at a hotel in Austin, Texas. | In August, a 16-year-old said she had been paid $500 (£380) to have sex with him at a hotel in Austin, Texas. |
The legal age of consent in the state is 17. | The legal age of consent in the state is 17. |
Mr Wilson's lawyer Samy Khalil said: "We are glad that Cody is back in Texas again where we can work with him on his case. | Mr Wilson's lawyer Samy Khalil said: "We are glad that Cody is back in Texas again where we can work with him on his case. |
"That's our focus right now, representing our client and preparing his defence." | "That's our focus right now, representing our client and preparing his defence." |
Local TV news station Khou 11 broadcast footage of Mr Wilson leaving Harris County Jail. | Local TV news station Khou 11 broadcast footage of Mr Wilson leaving Harris County Jail. |
If found guilty, Mr Wilson faces up to 20 years in prison. | If found guilty, Mr Wilson faces up to 20 years in prison. |