IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man has been accused of sexually abusing a then-11-year-old girl in 2021 while the victim was staying with him.

Sean David Hake, 39, has been charged with lewd conduct with a minor under the age of 16. If found guilty, Hake may face up to life in prison and be required to pay fines of up to $50,000.

Court documents state the victim disclosed during forensic interviews that Hake had sexually assaulted her multiple times while she lived with him in Idaho Falls.

The only known contact information for Hake was his Facebook profile. Officers allegedly used the victim’s profile to contact Hake online, and Hake confirmed that he knew the victim and that she had lived with him.

The profile of the victim was reportedly used to confront Hake about the sexual abuse al

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