Rochester man receives 5 years’ probation in juvenile prostitution case
Nathan Robertson / Olmsted County ADC
(ABC 6 News) – A Rochester man was sentenced to 5 years’ probation after pleading guilty to prostitution with a juvenile under 18.
Nathan Robertson was also ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and undergo a class for men who have been arrested for engaging in prostitution.
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A Rochester man arrested in an April juvenile prostitution sting pleaded guilty Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Nathan Robertson, 39, pleaded guilty to one charge of Felony Prostitution — Actor Hires or Agrees to Hire and Reasonably Believes Under 18 but at least 16 years of age.
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Robertson’s sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 25.
According to his plea agreement, the state and defense will recommend a stayed sentence of 12 months and one day, but no additional jail time.
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Robertson’s probation duration will be debated at sentencing, according to the plea agreement.