BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 66-year-old man pleaded not guilty Monday to eight felony counts alleging he sexually assaulted children.

Roman Duran-Ayala was ordered held on more than $7 million bail and is due back in court next week, court records show. He’s charged with rape, and multiple counts alleging sex acts against minors.

Police arrested Duran-Ayala on a warrant last week.

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