Elderly Man Accused of Sexual Battery on Child

Elderly man faces charge of sexual battery on a child

An 87-year-old Miami man was arrested and is accused of sexual battery on a 5-year-old, authorities said.

Felipe Rodriguez faces one count of sexual battery on a child and one count lewd and lascivious molestation, the arrest report said.

He was arrested on Sunday, but the alleged incident took place in June, the report said.

The arrest report said Rodriguez provided a sworn statement admitting to the incident.

According to online jail records, he was being held without bond.

It wasn't immediately known whether he had an attorney.

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