First Guilty Plea in Major Rochester Prostitution Bust: Felony Charge Downgraded for One Man

Rochester, Minnesota  2024-04-15

In Rochester, Minnesota, one of the seven men charged in a major prostitution bust has pleaded guilty. The sting operation, conducted in mid-April by local law enforcement and state agencies, targeted individuals seeking illicit services from minors. Benjamin Michael Kinyon, 21, pleaded guilty to a felony charge but will have his conviction downgraded to a gross misdemeanor if he adheres to probation terms. The other six men involved in the operation face ongoing legal proceedings.

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