A North Mankato man charged with 18 felony sex crimes is taking a plea deal.
Fifty five year old Michael Allen Swanson was charged in July 2024 with 16 counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of third degree criminal sexual conduct.
Court documents state that between June 2017 and August 2021, Swanson repeatedly had sex with a minor while Swanson lived in Faribault County.
Swanson has now entered and Alford plea to one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of third degree criminal sexual conduct.
A sentencing hearing is set for March 9th, 2026.
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