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South suburban man charged with sexually abusing underage girl

Tyrees H. Fonder is charged with aggravated sexual abuse in connection to the attack earlier this month.

By  David Struett
   
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Tyrees H. Fonder, 21, is charged with aggravated sexual abuse in connection to the Aug. 12, 2019 attack.

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A man from the south suburbs is accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl in University Park.

21, is charged with aggravated sexual abuse in connection to the Aug. 12 attack, the Cook County sheriff’s office said in a statement.

Tyrees H. Fonder arrest photo

Tyrees H. Fonder arrest photo

Cook County sheriff’s office

The girl was staying at the home of a friend when Fonder allegedly abused her, the sheriff’s office said.

Fonder, who lives in Richton Park, appeared in court Thursday and was released on his own recognizance, the sheriff’s office said. His next court dates was scheduled for Sept. 4.

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