The man facing more than seven hundred counts of sexual abuse took the stand Thursday evening.
Joseph Neff is facing 730 counts of child sex abuse for allegedly targeting a minor in his own family.
From 2009 to 2014, Neff is accused of one count of rape and hundreds of counts for sexually abusing a girl, who at the time was under the age of 13.
Throughout the day the victim, various family members, and officers gave their testimony. They explained that Neff was living under the same roof as the victim. On a weekly basis, he touched her or performed oral sex. At one time even engage in sexual intercourse, which according to the criminal complaint Neff confessed to.
Neff took to the stand late Thursday evening. He stated his confession was false, and he only said things the officer wanted to hear. He admits to two of the innappropirate acts, but says he never raped the victim..
The trial resumes Friday morning.
