Man accused of molesting girls at sleepovers found guilty on two counts, including rape
Updated at 6:29 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2026. A Lawrence father of four accused of sexually abusing two girls during sleepovers at his home years ago was convicted Wednesday on two of three counts. Jordey M. McTaggart was found guilty on one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a ...
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2 teens testify that a Lawrence father abused them years ago at sleepovers
Man accused of molesting girls at sleepovers found guilty on two counts, including rape
State says defendant sexually abused kids at sleepover; defense says it never happened; a jury is hearing evidence this week
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