Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Joplin man pleads not guilty to kidnapping, sodomy, child molestation charges; bond reduction hearing scheduled


A Joplin man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from East Prairie, Missouri and molesting her, pleaded not guilty during a video arraignment Monday in Jasper County Circuit Court.

Grant Henson, 19, is being held without bond in the Jasper County Jail on two counts of statutory sodomy, and single counts of kidnapping, child molestation and child abuse.

Henson's brother, Bryan Henson, 22, who is charged with felony statutory rape involving a 16-year-old girl, also pleaded not guilty and is being held in the Jasper County Jail on $100,000 cash or surety bond.

A bond reduction hearing for both brothers is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. February 2.

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