Watson indicted on sexual battery of mentally challenged victim

Also faces charges of rape and incest

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Hamilton County grand jury has indicted a local man on charges of rape and incest of a mentally challenged victim.

Tommy Maurice Watson

Tommy Maurice Watson. HCSO

Authorities say the victim is 26 but has the mental capacity of a 12-year-old.

According to police, 67-year-old Tommy Maurice Watson faces three charges in all, including sexual battery by an authority figure.

The indictment says the event happened more than a year ago.

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