A Wrenshall resident who worked as a social worker for St. Louis County has been accused of rape and sexual abuse of a woman who was his client.

Licensed social worker Michael Bryant, 46, was charged July 15 with third-degree criminal sexual conduct by a psychotherapist both during and outside of session; both charges are felonies.

According to the criminal complaint, in February Duluth police received a report of ongoing sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult by her social worker, Bryant, who was supposed to provide ongoing counseling services as part of his oversight of the woman and her chi...