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KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — A 25-year-old Kearney man has been sentenced to 5 to 12 years in prison for attempted sexual assault of a child.
Daniel Morse also was ordered to pay $350 in restitution to the teenage girl who was his victim.
An attorney for Morse had argued for a lighter sentence, noting that Morse had sought counseling on his own. Morse’s therapist testified that she believed Morse was at a low to moderate risk to reoffend.
But the Buffalo County prosecutor said the victim was greatly affected by Morse’s crime, pointing to a lengthy letter from the girl, as well as letters from her family.
Nebraska law prohibits people 19 or older from having sex with those under 16.
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