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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Bill could gut GMO ordinance, group says ... Our View: We are not ready for The Really Big One ... Serious crime down in Medford ... Bill could gut GMO ordinance, group says ... Our View: We are not ready for The Really Big One ... Serious crime down in Medford ... COURTS Phoenix babysitter accused of sexually abusing girl under 12 Comment By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune Posted Jan. 28, 2015 at 4:36 PM By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune Posted Jan. 28, 2015 at 4:36 PM » Social News A 26-year-old Phoenix man has been accused of sexually abusing a pre-teen girl over a two-year period beginning in 2009. Phoenix police Tuesday afternoon arrested Adam Klayton Keith Syphers on three counts of first-degree sodomy, a Class A felony. If convicted, Syphers faces eight to 25 years in prison under Measure 11 sentencing guidelines. Appearing at his arraignment in Jackson County Circuit Court by video conference from jail, Syphers sat quietly Wednesday afternoon as Judge Kelly Ravassipour read the charges against him and family members of the victim sobbed loudly in the Medford courtroom. According to a probable cause affidavit, Syphers had been a babysitter for the victim, who was younger than 12 at the time of the abuse. The victim told police that Syphers would often lock her brother in a bedroom and sexually assault her. Syphers has previous convictions in Jackson County for delivery of a Schedule III controlled substance in 2011 and for delivery of marijuana in 2007. Ravassipour set Syphers' bail at $1 million and ordered him to have no contact with the victim or any minors. He'll also be required to submit to polygraph tests if he posts bail. Reach reporter Thomas Moriarty at 541-776-4471 or [email protected] . Follow him at @ThomasDMoriarty By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune Posted Jan. 28, 2015 at 4:36 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501