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September 26, 2023

Brandon Man Arrested For Exploitation Of Children Sentenced To 15 Years

Morgan Howard

A Brandon man who had been arrested multiple times on charges involving children and exploitation of children has been sentenced.

Kenneth Petty (AKA Bubba) was sentenced to serve 15 years.

On September 12, Petty pleaded guilty to Gratification Of Lust.

Petty had been arrested at least three other times on similar charges involving children in the past.

You can read about his past arrests here.

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