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• Hudson - Spandex man bound over for trial

A Minneapolis man accused of sexual assault while wearing spandex pants was bound over for trial during a preliminary hearing last Friday (July 8).

St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge Edward F. Vlack set an arraignment hearing for Michael Scott Long, 36, July 19 at 2:30 p.m. A $5,000 signature bond was continued. The courtroom was closed during the proceedings over the objections of defense attorney Daniel F. DeMaio.

During the hearing Assistant District Attorney Frank Collins informed the court the state could file intimidation charges against Long. Collins also was granted a request for an investigator to accompany a witness to her vehicle.

Long was charged with second-degree sexual assault as a persistent repeater following an incident Oct. 24, 2004, at the Country Inn Suites in River Falls.

The criminal complaint alleged Long hugged an 18-year-old female desk clerk several times without permission while wearing spandex pants and made lewd comments.

Long has been charged with disorderly conduct and lewd lascivious behavior following previous incidents in Hudson and New Richmond when he entered businesses while wearing spandex pants. Court records said he has indecent exposure convictions in Minnesota and Colorado.