NORWICH – A Norwich man accused of raping a young child was released on his own recognizance Thursday after an hour-long conference between attorneys.

Jamie Lynn Whitmore Jr., 23, of Norwich is charged with first-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act, both Class B felony, He is also charged with and endangering the welfare of a child, misdemeanor.

According to court records, the crime allegedly occurred on November 19, on Borden Avenue, in the City of Norwich with a six-year-old victim.

During Whitmore's appearance in Norwich City Court on December 20, he was denied a bail reduction after District Attorney Michael Ferrarese said, “He poses a serious flight risk, and the people would ask that bail remain the same to ensure he appears at future court dates.” He was remanded to jail on $25,000 cash bail.

However during Whitmore's appearance on Thursday afternoon he was released without any bail.