Defendant Given Maximum Sentences - Lexington Leader
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Defendant Given Maximum Sentences - Lexington Leader
Benny Thornton is seen leaving the District Court room following his sentencing held last Wednesday, April 16th. PHOTO BY SHANN TURNER. Lee County Attorney Martin Placke announced last Wednesday that Benjamin Earlie Thornton, age 67 of Lexington, was found guilty by a Lee County Jury of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault – Child Victim and One Count of Indecency with a Child by contact. The former two charges are first-degree felonies, havi…
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