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Bradford deputies: Man accused of sex battery on juvenile cut off ankle monitor, is on the run

The Bradford County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man, accused of sexual battery on a child, who they say cut off his ankle monitor and fled.

Deputies said Michael Case already made his first appearance, bonded out and had to wear an ankle monitor and remain on house arrest while awaiting trial.

Case is accused of sexual battery on a juvenile. According to court documents, the victim is less than 12 years old. On Tuesday, Case was supposed to enter a plea and did not show up to court.

As of Wednesday, Case's attorney, Andrew Bonderud, tells Action News Jax he is no longer representing Case. Bonderud gave Action News Jax the following statement:

"Mr. Case professes his innocence and insists on his innocence and he hasn't been convicted."

BCSO is now asking for the public's help in locating Case, who could be out of state.

We looked into Case's past criminal history and found that in 2006, he was found guilty of battery with great bodily harm causing permanent disability.

He has also been found guilty of driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license.

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