Ex-Officer Apologizes for Relations With 14 Year Old

By: Shana Smith | News Channel 7
Published: March 03, 2009

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Columbus Dean Ken Kennett IV apologized for his relations last year with a 14-year-old Northwood Middle School student. Kennett pleaded guilty to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, the lesser charges of lewd act on a minor were dropped. Kennett was sentenced to three years probation. He will also have to go through counseling, register as a sex offender and give up his teaching license. Kennett is a former Greenville city police oficer. Kennett had worked at the school for two years, but he resigned as the district was investigating the concerns raised by the girl's parents.

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