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A man was sentenced Friday in Leavenworth County District Court to two days in jail and two years of probation for aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony.
Bruce F. Skelton, 58, lives in Tennessee, but the crime occurred October 2008 in Lansing. The victim was a 14-year-old girl.
Skelton had been charged with aggravated indecent liberties with a child who was at least 14. But he pleaded no contest last month to an amended charged as part of an agreement made between the defense and prosecution.
During Friday’s sentencing hearing, defense attorney Deb Snider argued for allowing Skelton to serve his probation in the state where he lives.
“He will still be monitored in Tennessee,” Snider said.
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For delivery by mail outside of Leavenworth County it is $162.90 per year.
The Leavenworth Times also is available at newspaper racks located around Leavenworth and Leavenworth County. Newspapers at the racks cost 75 cents Tuesday through Saturday. The weekend edition on Saturday also is available at newspaper racks on Sunday and Monday.
A man was sentenced Friday in Leavenworth County District Court to two days in jail and two years of probation for aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony.
Bruce F. Skelton, 58, lives in Tennessee, but the crime occurred October 2008 in Lansing. The victim was a 14-year-old girl.
Skelton had been charged with aggravated indecent liberties with a child who was at least 14. But he pleaded no contest last month to an amended charged as part of an agreement made between the defense and prosecution.
During Friday’s sentencing hearing, defense attorney Deb Snider argued for allowing Skelton to serve his probation in the state where he lives.
“He will still be monitored in Tennessee,” Snider said.
* For more on this story, contact the Leavenworth Times at 913-682-0305 and subscribe to the printed edition of the newspaper.
To subscribe to the Times, call 682-0305 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or click on “subscriber services” link on this Web site and e-mail Barb Daniels at paidcirc@kansasmediaone.com.
Rates: For delivery by mail in Leavenworth County it is $33.12 for 3 months ($30.87 subscription, $2.25 sales tax); $63.79 for 6 months ($59.45 subscription, $4.34 sales tax); or $121.51 per year ($113.24 subscription, $8.27 sales tax).
For delivery by mail outside of Leavenworth County it is $162.90 per year.
The Leavenworth Times also is available at newspaper racks located around Leavenworth and Leavenworth County. Newspapers at the racks cost 75 cents Tuesday through Saturday. The weekend edition on Saturday also is available at newspaper racks on Sunday and Monday.
