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Man who abducted, sexually abused Alberta teen submits plea deal in Oregon court [Video]

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WARNING: This story contains details of child sexual abuse. 

An American man who kidnapped a girl from Edmonton and smuggled her across the U.S. border two and a half years ago pleaded guilty on Monday to two felonies.

Noah Madrano, 43, faced six U.S. federal charges and his trial was set to begin Monday in the U.S. District Court of Oregon in Portland.

Instead, he submitted a plea deal, forgoing a trial. He plead guilty to sexual exploitation of a child and transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.

The girl’s family said the two counts he plead guilty to encompass the remaining charges.

The first count carries a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years. The second count has a minimum sentence of 10 years with a maximum of life in prison.

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Madrano was arrested July 2, 2022 in a hotel room in Oregon and …

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