Man Sentenced for Child Abuse and Failure to Register | Jefferson City News

A 45-year-old man from Sedalia, Matthew Platt, just received a seven-year prison sentence for molesting a child under 12 and failing to register as a sex offender — both charges running concurrently. The abuse began when the victim was just nine, and it came to light after police were called on April 5, 2026. Kristy White, accused of endangering the child by leaving her alone with Platt, faces her own court date in August. Platt, already a registered sex offender since 2000, now faces full accountability — a stark reminder of how critical it is to protect our children and hold abusers responsible. 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/de9050a88d59abfb