A former Minnesota state trooper has admitted in federal court to repeatedly sexually assaulting a toddler girl while recording the abuse and then sharing the videos with someone he met through the Telegram app.

Jeremy Francis Plonski, 30, of Shakopee, pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis to one count each of producing and distributing child pornography with his cellphone in April 2023. Two other counts were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.

Plonski admitted to creating and sharing 23 videos over seven months in 2023. In some, he wore his State Patrol trooper uniform and firearm.

Under the plea agreement, Plonski faces between 23 and 28 years in prison. He remains jailed ahead of sentencing, which has not been scheduled.

Plonski also faces a Scott County

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