A man convicted of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl was denied a request for reduced bond so he could spend time with his wife and look into his personal affairs.

Rex Sapp is scheduled for sentencing July 26 at 11 am for his guilty plea to one count of statutory sodomy. He admitted abusing the girl on at least five occasions. The sentencing range is from 10-to-30 years or life in prison, and Sapp must serve at least 85% of whatever sentence he receives.

On Tuesday, Circuit Judge Patrick Robb denied a motion to reduce bail in the case, which remains set at $50,000 cash or surety.

Sapp remains in custody in the Buchanan County Jail.