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Trial pushed back for former Franklin County Sheriff’s Office employee accused of sexually abusing young girl

Justin Sigmon’s trial is set for Nov. 6 at 9 a.m.

Justin Sigmon, 47, charged with abusive sexual contact. (Broward Co. Sheriff’s Office) (WSLS)

The trial date has been pushed back for a former employee of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office who is accused of sexually abusing a young girl.

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Justin Sigmon was federally charged with abusive sexual contact with a minor under 12 in May. The alleged incident happened on a cruise ship, and he’s being held in Florida.

Sigmon is set to go on trial on Nov. 6 at 9 am. in Miami, Florida after it was previously scheduled to begin on Aug. 28.

According to court documents, the trial was pushed back in accordance with a 60-day continuance and special setting request for the trial.