Father, Son Plead Not Guilty To Continuous Sexual Assault

Hayden David Fant | David Ernest Fant

A Bowie County father and son accused of sexual misconduct with a young girl appeared in District Court in New Boston for a pre-trial hearing. Reportedly, 58-year-old David Ernest Fant and his 21-year-old son Hayden David Fant pleaded not guilty to Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child. The presiding judge is Senior District Judge Lauren Parish, who was appointed because all three Bowie County District Judge recused themselves. In addition, Deputy Attorney General Jason Scully-Clemmons will prosecute because the Bowie County District Attorney’s Office also recused.