Collier County detectives are searching for a man facing charges for sexual battery on a child after he allegedly did not show up to court for jury selection.
Jean Leandre, 47, was initially arrested by Collier County detectives after raping and impregnating an 11-year-old girl.
Leandre is also accused of having sexual relations with the girl more than 10 times since the age of six.
After posting a $200,000 bond, Leandre was released from jail while he awaited trial.
On the second day of jury selection, Leandre reportedly disappeared.
Leandre is potentially facing a life sentence for two counts of sexual battery on a child.
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