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Bernsen indicted in cruise ship sex abuse

Those sex charges against former FOX 11 reporter, KFI host and LAPD spokesman Rod Bernsen aren't going away. He was indicted Thursday on two federal felony counts of "abusive sexual contact" with young boys and could face two years in prison if convicted. His lawyer said he was not guilty.

Previously: United States vs. Rod Bernsen

Update: Jury finds Bernsen not guilty


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