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POCATELLO, Idaho — A man charged with rape, kidnapping and production of child porn has reached a plea agreement. Kadyn Leo Swainston, 18, pleaded guilty to rape at a hearing Monday, court records show. In exchange, one felony for second-degree kidnapping and three felonies for producing child pornography were dismissed. As part of the plea deal, the prosecutor has agreed to recommend the judge suspend a prison sentence in favor of sentencing Swainston to probation, documents show. The agreement is binding, meaning the judge can choose to reject the agreement...
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