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Former Officer Pleads to Weaker Charges | Lexington News
A former police officer, Nathaniel Schickler, 26, struck a major plea deal that dropped the serious charge of distributing obscene material to a minor — a win for the defense — while reclassifying the tampering charge to a lesser offense that can’t be revisited. As part of the agreement, Schickler must retire from law enforcement, forfeit his certification, and cut all ties with the minor involved — effectively ending his career in policing. The case, which centered on explicit messages and attempts to erase digital evidence, is now officially closed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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