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Nearly 30 years in jail for former state trooper who filmed, distributed sexual assault of infant
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points The trooper, Jeremy Francis Plonski, will also serve a 20-year sentence for distributing the material, to be served concurrently. A former state trooper has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material of an infant.
A former state trooper has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material of an infant. The trooper, Jeremy Francis Plonski, will also serve a 20-year sentence for distributing the material, to be served concurrently. Following his release, he will face 15 years of supervised release.
According to court records, the abuse occurred in April 2023, with Plonski wearing his uniform during the incidents. Further details of the case are available from court records. The sentencing was handed down on Tuesday, with Plonski's actions resulting in significant prison time and ongoing supervision.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
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