A Lewiston man is going to prison for using social media apps to sexually extort dozens of girls. Valentin Quintana was sentenced to 27 years behind bars. The 31-year-old pleaded guilty to one count each of producing, distributing, and possessing child sex abuse material. Prosecutors say Quintana used apps like Snapchat and Instagram to threaten, sexually manipulate, and exploit at least 65 girls between the ages of nine and 15. The youngsters were from places like Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, New Zealand, and elsewhere.
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(KWMN)- High School action continues around the area as teams are looking to find their form before the postseason rolls around Scores from Thursday Night Girls Rushford-Peterson (14-7) 81-50 Lanesboro (13-9) Hayfield (13-9) 68-47 Houston (14-8) Lak...
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