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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A 22-year-old man who legally married a 14-year-old girl in Kansas after she became pregnant has been criminally charged in Nebraska with having sex with her.
Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning said Matthew Koso of Falls City began a sexual relationship with the girl when she was 13.
After the girl became pregnant, her mother gave permission for Koso to take her daughter to Kansas, which allows minors to get married with parental consent.
Bruning calls the marriage "repugnant." And he says the state law in neighboring Kansas that allows minors to marry with parental consent is "ridiculous."
Koso faces a charge of first-degree sexual assault, punishable by up to 50 years in prison.
Kosos lawyer says Koso and the girl -- with the support of their families -- "made a responsible decision to try to cope with the problem."
The girl is now 14 and seven months pregnant. She and Koso were married in May.
Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning said Matthew Koso of Falls City began a sexual relationship with the girl when she was 13.
After the girl became pregnant, her mother gave permission for Koso to take her daughter to Kansas, which allows minors to get married with parental consent.
Bruning calls the marriage "repugnant." And he says the state law in neighboring Kansas that allows minors to marry with parental consent is "ridiculous."
Koso faces a charge of first-degree sexual assault, punishable by up to 50 years in prison.
Kosos lawyer says Koso and the girl -- with the support of their families -- "made a responsible decision to try to cope with the problem."
The girl is now 14 and seven months pregnant. She and Koso were married in May.