Officials at Camp Lejeune say a Marine colonel accused of sexually abusing a child has been placed in pre-trial confinement. The statement also said allegations of sexual misconduct remain under investigation by the Carolina Field Office of NCIS. The 55-year-old Wilson faces multiple charges, including three counts of sexually abusing a child and nine counts of conduct unbecoming an officer. Wilson's Article 32 hearing is scheduled for Jan. 31 at Camp Lejeune. Two military attorneys have been assigned to his case.

Source: ABC News January 14, 2017 17:22 UTC