A Kentucky man accused of abducting and raping an 11-year-old Wheeling girl has lost his bid to have his federal trial moved to another city.

Joshua Ridings of Owensboro, Kentucky had argued that media coverage would prevent him from receiving a fair trial in Wheeling.

Last week's ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge James Seibert also denied motions to dismiss the indictment and suppress DNA evidence.

Ridings allegedly grabbed the girl from her North Wheeling neighborhood in February 2007 and took her into Belmont County, Ohio, where she was sexually assaulted.

Trial is set to begin August 12. If convicted, Ridings faces up to life in prison.

He's also charged with raping a woman in Kentucky.