ST. LOUIS (KMOX) -- A federal grand jury indicts James Isaac Crabtree, accusing the former Jefferson County municipal prosecutor of making sexual advances toward a woman he was supposed to be prosecuting -- and then lying to the FBI about it.
Crabtree is accused of kissing the woman, touching her body, and having her take off part of her clothing in his office at the Jefferson County Court House.
The alleged crime -- "deprivation of rights under color of law" -- happened in March of last year when the woman had several cases pending against her.
In March of this year, the FBI questioned Crabtree about the allegations and he's accused of making two false statements.
That's when Crabtree quit as prosecutor.
Federal Prosecutor Hal Goldsmith says the case was made possible by the "courage of the female victim" who came forward to bring this to light.
A municipal prosecutor handles cases ranging from DWI's to speeding tickets and expired plates.
It's not clear what charges were pending against the woman.
If convicted, Crabtree faces up to five years in prison.