BENTON — Franklin County State's Attorney Abby Dinn announced that Jesse Skaggs, 36, of Benton was sentenced Wednesday afternoon to 44 years in prison. The hearing was held at the Franklin County Courthouse with several members of the victim's family and law enforcement present.

On Feb. 26, 2025, a family member of Skaggs reported a lengthy history of sexual abuse including multiple acts of sexual penetration perpetrated on the minor by Skaggs.

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