Milford Peace Corps Volunteer Sets Up Fund for Girls He Sexually Abused

On June 27th, Milford resident Jesse Osmun, 32, while volunteering with the Peace Corps in South Africa.

According to the New Haven Register, steps are now being made to set up a restitution fund for girls sexually abused by Osmun while he was in the Peace Corps.

$10,000 has been provided by Osmun's family for the fund. Restitution was discussed as part of a plea agreement, said Osmun's attorney, Richard Meehan Jr.

Osmun is accused of traveling from the United States to South Africa to engage in illicit sexual conduct with children.

He has admitted that he sexually abused four minor girls, all under the age of six, while he was a volunteer with the United States Peace Corps in South Africa, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.

Osmun will be sentenced Sept. 19, and he faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 30 years and a fine of up to $250,000.