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Former radio talk show host Jon Matthews sentenced

As part of his sentence, Jon Matthews was ordered to stay 1,000 feet away from where children gather.

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Matthews received seven years probation, deferred adjudication for pleading guilty to the charge of indecency with a child by exposure. Matthews said little in court Monday, accepting the terms of the deal.

For seven years, the former radio talk show host must have no contact with the victim, stay at least 1,000 feet away from her home and anywhere children gather. He must register as a sex offender and attend sex offender counseling. He must also attend alcoholics anonymous. The judge said Matthews has a drinking problem and ordered him not to use alcohol.

The victim's father addressed the court Monday, saying that Matthews' actions were inexcusable.

"You cannot imagine how difficult it's been trying to explain questions to her when raised of what you did and why you did it," he said. "An 11-year-old couldn't understand."

Matthews called the incident a nightmare and apologized publicly to the victim. He also must write an apology to the victim within the next month.
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