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Derek McKenney Pleads Guilty in Sarcoxie Child Case | Joplin News
Derek McKenney, 32, from Sarcoxie, Kansas, just pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a child and attempting to endanger a child — a major move that dropped other serious charges like attempted human trafficking. Part of a February crackdown involving five suspects, McKenney’s sentencing is set for October, but prosecutors are quietly pushing for probation — a surprising twist in what could’ve been a much harsher outcome. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary…
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