Ian Sandefer

Tony Cercy's attorneys say extensive media coverage of the allegations may have influenced potential jurors for the his trial in February.

Investigator Taylor Courtney said the case started in August when a woman approached his office with information about a possible sexual assault of a relative.

Paul Harnetty faces nine counts of second-degree sexual assault, and three counts of third-degree sexual assault.

Casper businessman and philanthropist Tony Cercy is free on a $100,000 cash-only bond after he heard charges that he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman.