Man accused of killing Na’Ziyah Harris faces new sexual assault charges Detroit man faces new charges in ongoing assault cases Jarvis Butts (WDIV)
DETROIT – The man accused of killing a Detroit teen who went missing in January 2024 is facing new charges.
Jarvis Butts, who was charged with sexually assaulting and murdering 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris , has also been charged in other sexual assault cases.
Most recently, Butts was charged in the sexual assault of an 8-year-old relative. Authorities said Butts sexually assaulted the child between June 2021 and June 2022 at an auto repair shop in Detroit.
Butts was arraigned Friday, Sept. 26, with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and second-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was remanded to jail.
A probable cause conference is scheduled for Oct. 8, followed by a preliminary exam on Oct. 15.
Butt’s trial in the Na’Ziyah Harris case is expected to begin in October.
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