According to Bluebonnet News, a Liberty County grand jury returned the five-count indictment against Matthew Allen Thornton in late August. He was arrested June 22 and charged with sexual assault of a child. He was working as the CEO of Liberty Dayton Regional at the time of his arrest, and has since been dismissed from the role.
Each count of the indictment carries a two- to 20-year sentence if Mr. Thornton is convicted. He is free on a $25,000 bond as he awaits trial, according to Bluebonnet News.
Authorities began investigating Mr. Thornton in May after the allegations were made to the Liberty Police Department.
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