Man Pleads Guilty After Sex Crime | Kansas City News

A Lawrence man, Shelton Robertson, received three years probation after pleading guilty to aggravated sexual battery in a 2021 crime involving an 11-year-old girl — originally charged with rape. The now-16-year-old victim bravely testified, stressing that changing the charges doesn’t erase the trauma, especially given the 7-year age gap. Robertson remained silent during sentencing, while his attorney highlighted his young family. His sentence includes mandatory sex offender treatment, 25 years of registration, lifetime supervision, and court fees. The judge praised the victim’s courage, called the crime “unfair,” and reminded Robertson he bears full responsibility for his actions — while she has the right to heal. 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/4dc51a0f74a25aec