Man Arrested For "Good Baptist Hug"

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A McAlester man is charged with sexual battery against a woman.

But he claims it was only a hug.

The alleged incident happened inside Kevin Jones' house.

An OSU Extension Office worker was there talking about nutrition.

When Jones allegedly began touching himself, grabbing her and then gave her a hug.

The worker ran from the home and called police.

Jones told police he was just giving the woman a "good Baptist hug".

He's jailed on $50,000 bond.

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