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Taylor County Man Charged with Child Sex Abuse

Austin Russ has been charged with child sex abuse, according to the Taylor County Sheriff's Office and Child Protective Services.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 20, 2026, 4:40 p.m. ET
A Taylor County man has been with child sex abuse, according to the Taylor County Sheriff's Office and Child Protective Services. Austin Russ is among the defendants in the case, which also includes Seth Stephens. The investigation was conducted by the Taylor County Sheriff's Office and Child Protective Services. Russ has been , but a charge is not a conviction, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

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