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Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation and Gun Charges | Springfield Missouri News
A Missouri man, John Weaver, 44, just pleaded guilty to horrific crimes: sexually exploiting a minor, possessing meth and guns — including two pistols — while being a convicted felon barred from firearms. He admitted to creating and storing over 20 child pornographic images and videos. Authorities seized more than 1.5 kg of meth during his arrest on Feb. 29. His criminal history includes drug possession, car theft, burglary, and resisting arrest violently. Federal prosecutors are seeking at least 15 years for child exploitation (no parole), plus mandatory consecutive time for the drugs and…
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