New Jersey

Man, 66, Accused of Aggravated Sexual Assault on 4-Year-Old Boy

A 66-year-old New Jersey man was arrested for the alleged aggravated sexual assault of a 4-year-old boy.

Russell Cortese, of Jersey City, was arrested Sunday stemming from information the child provided to police in the course of the investigation, authorities said.

A spokesman for the Ocean County Prosecutor's office told The Star-Ledger Cortese and the victim knew each other. Cortese allegedly assaulted him Saturday. Additional details weren't available.

Cortese was arrested Sunday in Point Pleasant Borough, where he was visiting.

Bail was set at $150,000 for Cortese, who was also charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Information on an attorney for him wasn't immediately available.

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