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Ann Arbor man gets 19-year sentence for soliciting children for naked photos
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jenny Sherman, Samantha Sayles , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway The sentencing follows a guilty plea from the former Ann Arbor resident, who will serve 19 years in prison for his crimes.
A former Ann Arbor resident has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for crimes related to child exploitation. The 32-year-old man, now living in Indiana, pleaded guilty to charges including sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography. The charges stem from a police report filed by a mother in Texas, who discovered a sexual conversation on Discord between her young daughter and another user.
The conversation appeared to be part of an ongoing exchange, with earlier messages deleted. Further details of the case are available from court documents and the original report. The sentencing follows a guilty plea from the former Ann Arbor resident, who will serve 19 years in prison for his crimes.
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Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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