A plea deal means almost a year in jail for a North Mankato man charged with 18 felony sex crimes.
Fifty six 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.
Swanson entered an Alford plea to two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct. The other charges have been dismissed.
Swanson was accused of repeatedly having sex with a minor while living in Faribault County between June 2017 and August 2021.
Swanson has been sentenced to 361 days in jail, 25 years of supervised probation and must pay a $1,000 fine.
An Alford plea means Swanson is not admitting guilt but concedes he could be convicted at trial and agrees to accept sentencing.
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