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Violent Offender Sentenced for Abusing Girl

Judge Amy Hanley sentenced Kyle Elder, a violent sex offender from New York, to nearly twenty-five years in prison for abusing a young girl in Lawrence. Elder, who was on parole in New York for a previous crime, pleaded no contest to a lesser charge of child abuse. The victims mother and daughter shared their experiences, hoping the sentence sends a clear message. Judge Hanley praised the victims dignity and hopes for healing. Elder received a total of two hundred eighty-nine months, with credit for time served. Checkout Solipillow.com

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