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Helena man is accused of molesting and attempting to rape an underage girl

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A Helena man is accused of molesting and attempting to rape an underage girl.

54-year-old Loren John Beto appeared via video on Monday in Lewis and Clark County Justice Court.

He faces the felony charges of sexual assault and attempt sexual intercourse without consent .

The two alleged incidents reportedly happened on separate occasions and involved a girl who was under the age of 16.

Bond was set at $25,000 with the condition of wearing a GPS upon release.

He will make his plea in District Court on November 27.