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54-year-old Statesville man accused of exposing himself to 2 young girls

STATESVILLE, N.C. — A 54-year-old Statesville man is accused of exposing himself to two children, ages 5 and 8, Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell stated in a news release.

James Mury Smoot was arrested on Sept. 6 and charged with indecent liberties with a child. He was issued a $75,000 secured bond.

The arrest stemmed from Aug. 6, when someone reported that Smoot inappropriately exposed himself to the girls.

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