LYNN, Ind. — A Randolph County man was arrested after he allegedly committed sexual battery against a teen, according to the Lynn Police Department.

Phillip Whiteman was charged with the following: • Sexual Battery, a Level 6 Felony • Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, a Class B Misdemeanor

On Monday, Oct. 20, at 4:39 p.m. Randolph County authorities learned of a report of sexual abuse in the town of Lynn.

According to court documents, Whiteman allegedly inappropriately touched an 18-year-old victim.

Further, the suspect reportedly provided alcohol to the woman.

Whiteman denied the claims of sexual battery and referred to them as a "boldface lie."

LPD did have a text from Whiteman to the victim on the day of the alleged battery that said, "Hey, I'm sorry if anything upset you. That w

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