WISCONSIN RAPIDS - A 30-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting a client at a residential care facility where he worked pleaded no contest Tuesday to a reduced charge.

A judge found James R. Mack, who is listed as a Wisconsin Rapids resident in court records, guilty of third-degree sexual assault, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. The charge was reduced from second-degree sexual assault of a person at a treatment facility, which carried a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison.

Mack was an employee for Browns Living, which is headquartered in Marshfield, when he worked at McChesney Residence, 8331 Arpin-Richfield Road, Arpin, a few times in January 2015, according to court documents. McChesney is a community-based residence that provides care for people with mental and behavioral issues. A female resident was smoking outside the building when Mack approached her, put his hands inside her pants and touched her inappropriately, according to court documents.

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Later, the woman was inside her bedroom when Mack entered, took her to the bed, removed her clothing and had intercourse with her, according to court documents.

Wood County District Attorney Craig Lambert said he would ask Wood County Circuit Judge Greg Potter to sentence Mack to one year in jail and probation. Potter ordered a pre-sentence investigation of Mack and scheduled the sentencing for Feb. 20. Mack remains free on a $10,000 signature bond.

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