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Former Marine pleads guilty to sexually assaulting teen girl

Published February 9, 2021 10:27 AM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A former Marine accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl pleaded guilty on Tuesday morning.

Police arrested Jaylen Jackson on April 28, 2020, after allegedly having sexual relations with a 13-year-old girl.

Court documents show Jackson will have to register as a sex offender.

Stay with KYMA.com as we bring you the latest on Jackson's sentencing scheduled on March 2.

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