RENO COUNTY — A Kansas man arrested on charges in a Jessica’s Law child sex case is back in jail because he failed to appear in court.

Sterling Tucker, 22, Hutchinson, is charged with aggravated indecent liberties with a child for the alleged touching or fondling a 9-year-old girl between Dec. 25, 2015, and Feb. 15, 2016 in the city of Hutchinson

Because the child is under the age of 14, the possible sentence is life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years under Jessica’s Law.

Tucker also faces a second charge of blackmail. Authorities say he allegedly threatened to communicate accusations or statements about the sister of the victim that could subject her to ridicule, contempt or degradation.

He posted a bond of $35,000, but failed to appear for a court hearing in the matter, leading to a bench warrant for $50,000.

The judge denied his request for relief from the bond.

He’s currently on community corrections for a drug conviction from January.

The next hearing in the case is scheduled for of November 30.