NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (AP) A Maine man charged with child rape in Massachusetts was held on $20,000 cash bail at his arraignment.

Christopher Eaton, of Alfred, Maine appeared Monday in Newburyport District Court. The Salisbury police report detailing the charges has been impounded, but during Eaton’s bail hearing, the prosecutor described the alleged victim as a very young girl.

Eaton’s attorney said his client adamantly denies the allegations, and sought $3,000 bail, saying Eaton is not a flight risk.

Salisbury police say the investigation into Easton stemmed from allegations dating back a couple of years.