A Kansas mother and child, in throes of grief, ask Legislature to help kids fight sexual extortion

Senate Judiciary Committee endorses a House-passed bill responding to the threat of sexual exploitation with an educational program and criminal sanctions.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 1,170

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Marcus Moore asked the Kansas Senate to pass legislation that might help other kids avoid what he described as the worst moment of his life.

In testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Marcus described a routine June day hanging out with his 14-year-old brother, Caleb. They exercised with friends, went to football practice and played basketball. On the way home, Caleb talked to his younger sibling about friendship. In the house, Marcus grabbed …

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