A guilty plea was entered in federal court by a 39-year-old man. He faces a minimum prison term for his crimes. The case involves exploitation of minors. A young girl, just 13 years old, was targeted. Further details are available from KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, including the man's actions and the investigation that led to his guilty plea.
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