KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) — An amateur hypnotist in the state of Washington is accused of having sex with a woman while she was hypnotized.

Kevin Christian Geyer pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Benton County Superior Court to a charge of indecent liberties.

Court documents say the 25-year-old hypnotized the woman June 4 at his home in Kennewick. He reportedly had used hypnotism several times in the past to help her with her problems.

The Tri-City Herald reported (http://bit.ly/1ne7PRw ) the woman told police she had vague images of Geyer sexually assaulting her and later found evidence on her clothing.

She says when she confronted him he responded by apologizing.

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Information from: Tri-City Herald, http://www.tri-cityherald.com

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