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Judge sentences man to decades behind bars for sexually assaulting a child

A judge sentenced a Utah man in a child sexual assault case in Omaha.

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TOMORROW. HIS FATHER IS EXPECTED IN COURT LATER THIS MONTH. A DOUGLAS COUNTY JUDGE SENTENCES THIS MAN. THIS UTAH MAN AND A CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE. MARCUS STEWART WILL SPEND 40 TO 45 YEARS BEHIND BARS. BACK IN MARCH, HE PLEADED GUILTY TO FIRST DEGREE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD. STEWART MET A MINOR ONLINE AND TRAVELED TO OMAHA, WHERE HE SEXUALLY ASSAULTED THE VICTIM. DOUGLAS COUNTY ATTORNEY DON KLEIN SAYS THIS SENTENCE REFLECTS THE

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Judge sentences Utah man to prison for meeting minor online, traveling to Omaha to sexually assault the child

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Updated: 10:14 PM CDT May 19, 2026

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A judge sentenced a Utah man in a child sexual assault case.In March, Marcus Stewart pleaded guilty to first-degree sexual assault of a child after meeting a minor online and then traveling to Omaha where he sexually assaulted the child.On Tuesday, Stewart was sentenced to 40 to 45 years behind bars.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Utah man held without bond in Douglas County child sexual assault and enticement case“This sentence reflects the gravity of this offense and underscores our commitment to protecting children and seeking justice for victims. Cases involving crimes against children are among the most serious we prosecute. We are grateful to the investigators and prosecutors who worked diligently to bring this case to a resolution and to the victim and family for their courage throughout the process,” Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

A judge sentenced a Utah man in a child sexual assault case.

In March, Marcus Stewart pleaded guilty to first-degree sexual assault of a child after meeting a minor online and then traveling to Omaha where he sexually assaulted the child.

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On Tuesday, Stewart was sentenced to 40 to 45 years behind bars.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Utah man held without bond in Douglas County child sexual assault and enticement case

“This sentence reflects the gravity of this offense and underscores our commitment to protecting children and seeking justice for victims. Cases involving crimes against children are among the most serious we prosecute. We are grateful to the investigators and prosecutors who worked diligently to bring this case to a resolution and to the victim and family for their courage throughout the process,” Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

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