A trial date has been set for a Climax Springs, Missouri man facing four felony counts for the alleged sexual abuse of a 13 year old last year.

Joseph Sousley appeared in court Thursday on three counts of 1st-degree sodomy and one count of 1st-degree sexual abuse.

Circuit Judge Daniel Kellogg scheduled a three-day jury trial beginning February 20, 2018. A pre-trial conference is planned February 2.

Sousley remains free on a $20,000 surety bond.