March 19, 2024

LaVera pleads guilty to state charge

“Twilight” impersonator David A. LaVera pleaded guilty to third degree sexual abuse at a plea hearing for state charges at the Jasper County Courthouse Monday.

The charge comes with a sentence not to exceed 10 years and a $1,000 to $10,000 fine. With the plea, additional charges of enticement of a minor, attempting to entice a minor and carrying weapons will be dismissed following the expiration of appeal date.

Read more in Tuesday's Newton Daily News.