Madison County District Judge Claude Hundley. (AL.com file photo)

Granting a motion filed by prosecutors last week, a judge has dismissed two counts of child sex abuse against a physics professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

All charges against Massimiliano Bonamente, arrested on Feb. 10 by Madison police, have been dropped.

Madison County District Judge Claude Hundley issued his order Monday morning in response to a motion filed by Assistant District Attorney Gabrielle Helix.

In her motion, Helix said the alleged victims had recanted their testimony and provided other evidence that indicated Bonamente should not be prosecuted.