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Teen Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse Charges | Portland News
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A 21-year-old man, Malachi Samuel Kercher, has been sentenced to nearly 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to three separate cases of child sexual abuse. The crimes, uncovered in June 2025 through parental reports, involved grooming and abusing children in a homeschool setting, inappropriate video calls, and sending explicit photos to underage girls. His actions caused profound harm, prompting a harsh sentence that reflects the gravity of his predatory behavior.
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