Butte County Superior Court Judge scheduled the postponement after Bassett's lawyer requested more time to prepare his defense. The victim was a foreign exchange student who lived with Bassett and his family from April 2023 through November 2023. Bassett was arrested earlier in July on sexual assault charges.
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Former Biggs Mayor Robert Bassett Faces Felony Charges; Arraignment Postponed
Former Biggs Mayor Robert 'Brian' Bassett faces multiple felony charges related to alleged sexual abuse of a minor, a former foreign exchange student. His arraignment has been postponed.
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Key Details
- Location: Butte County, California
- Date/time: Monday, July 13, 2026 (arraignment), Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (scheduled arraignment)
- Agencies involved: Gridley Police Department, Butte County District Attorney's Office
- Status: Postponed
- Public impact: Allegations of sexual abuse against a minor
Robert 'Brian' Bassett
Mike Ramsey (Butte County District Attorney)
Gridley Police Department
Butte County District Attorney's Office
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