Sidney Shackleton

Letter to the Editor: Case of Sidney Shackleton shows disturbing disparity In sentencing

December 3, 2023 | By Mitchell Provow

Victimless crime is defined as crime between consenting adults where there is no victim in the traditional sense. Though definitions can vary, victimless crime typically refers to recreational drug use and prostitution. Assisted suicide also can be considered victimless crime. The viewing and dissemination of child sexual abuse material is not a victimless crime. This…

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Quincy man charged with Class X child porn felony in 2020 now likely to get probation at January sentencing

November 29, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — A Quincy man originally charged with a Class X felony for child pornography nearly 3½ years ago is expected to get probation when he is sentenced on Jan. 19. Sidney Shackleton, 34, appeared with attorney Dennis Woodworth in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon before Judge Scott Larson. Shackleton was facing a…

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