OH- Mason Teens Sentenced In 'Sexting' Case

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5-13-2009 Ohio:

MASON -- Two Mason teenagers who admitted sharing nude photos over cell phones have been sentenced.

The teens, a boy and girl, both 15, pleaded guilty to charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, misdemeanors of the first degree. Their names were not released due to their ages.

Juvenile Court Judge Mike Powell sentenced each of the teens to 100 hours of community service and counseling.

The male teen was sentenced to house arrest for 30 days while the female will be required to submit a research paper to the court relating to the dangers of "sexting."

The teens will be required to turn over their cell phones to a probation officer for 30 days.

"This is a just and adequate punishment," Warren County Prosecutor Rachel Hutzel said in a news release. "It sends a message to the teens of Warren County that this is not a joke, this is a serious issue that can have long lasting consequences."

"We are pleased with the standard that the judge set," Hutzel said. ..News Source.. by WLWT.com