Man Avoids Jail, Gets 30 Years Probation | Duluth News

A 26-year-old man pleaded guilty to a sex crime after meeting a 13-year-old girl on Snapchat, planning to bring her to Minneapolis—his scheme derailed when his truck flat-tired and a state trooper intervened. Though he claimed only a kiss occurred, the girl confirmed sexual activity. Instead of a 12-year prison term, the judge sentenced him to 30 years of supervised probation, including 180 days in jail, mandatory sex offender registration, therapy, AA meetings, and strict no-contact rules with minors. This case is a rare exception to Minnesota’s five-year probation cap, allowing extended supervision for serious offenses. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cdf5f93746d754f8