Bennington man charged with sexual assault

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A Bennington man is being held without bail.

Police say he coerced his victim into having sex with him, then hit them in the face.

Brian Powers, 30, is charged following the incident, that police say happened early Sunday morning.

Investigators say Powers also damaged his victim’s car after the assaults – leading to more charges.