Johnson in Court on Criminal Sexual Assault Charge

Shumway resident Mickey L. Johnson was in court Thursday morning on a charge of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

The 32-year-old Johnson is charged with a sex act involving a girl under the age of 13 in September 2011.

During the brief court appearance, Johnson was made aware of the charge he faces. Johnson was indicted by an Effingham County grand jury, so there was no need for a preliminary hearing to determine whether evidence exists to hold him over for trial. Johnson pleaded not guilty to the Class X felony count, which carries a sentence of at least six to 30 years in prison.

Johnson's trial is slated to begin June 1. He's next due in court on May 19. 

Johnson is being held in Effingham County Jail under $250,000 bond.