Deputy accused of sexually assaulting inmates appears in court

The Sedgwick County deputy accused of sexually assaulting inmates was formally charged today.

David E. Kendall faces 12 charges in connection with events alleged to have occurred between April 1 and June 3. The charges include sexual battery, criminal solicitation to commit unlawful sexual relations, aggravated criminal sodomy and making a false writing.

Kendall’s bond was set at $500,000. A preliminary hearing has been set for July 10.