Lincoln man on trial for sexual abuse of a child

A 59-year-old Lincoln man is on trial this week in Calhoun County Circuit court, accused of sexually abusing a relative . A jury heard opening statements in the case monday afternoon.    The defendant faces charges of first-degree sodomy and sexual abuse of a child younger than 12.  Prosecutors said There is no physical evidence to present, saying that the jury would need to pay special attention to the testimony of witnesses called by both the prosecution and defense. The prosecution’s first item of evidence was video testimony by the victim, recorded in June of this year. In the video, the male victim outlined the nature and extent of the alleged abuse.In the defense’s opening statement, attorney Carey Kirby also asked jurors to watch the video testimony carefully. Kirby said it should be clear that the young child was coached.