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Philly Man Arrested for Pimping in Bensalem Takes Plea Deal

Craig Johnson will spend 16-40 years in prison for promoting prostitution and sexual exploitation of children.

Phillyburbs.com reports that a Philadelphia man caught pimping young women in Bensalem has agreed to a plea deal and will serve at least 16 to 40 years in state prison.

Craig Johnson, 42, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of children, promoting prostitution and other related charges Thursday in Bucks County court. He still faces federal sex trafficking charges, according to the article.

Read more about the incident that led Bensalem police to arrest Johnson in May 2012.

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