HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A former candidate for the Nebraska Legislature is accused of sexually assaulting his pregnant wife.

Adams County court records show 29-year-old Joshua Frederick is charged with first degree sexual assault of a pregnant woman, intentionally photographing a person without consent, false imprisonment, terroristic threats, child abuse, and two counts of third-degree domestic assault.

The records reflect a number of reported crimes.

An affidavit indicates that on May 13, Frederick took his pregnant wife’s cell phone and car keys and locked her in a room with him. He then forced her to perform sex acts which he recorded on video.

The affidavit states that on Easter Sunday, Frederick’s wife was standing outside a family vehicle when he rolled up the window and pinned

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