He was immediately sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to register as a sex offender.
, an Emmy-winning former television medical correspondent in Los Angeles and in New York City, pleaded no contest on Monday, March 6, to a felony charge that alleged he asked an acquaintance’s 9-year-old daughter to send him sexually suggestive photos.
Hensel, 74, was immediately sentenced to two years probation and ordered to register as a sex offender following his plea to contact with a minor for a sexual purpose, according to Deputy District Attorney Angela Brunson. Hensel said during the hearing that he is “terribly sorry for what happened” and has “done everything I can to understand this isolated thing,” the Los Angeles Times reported.
The girl’s father — who said Hensel had “crossed the line and violated the vow of your profession, which is to cause no harm” — hugged Hensel and offered his forgiveness, according to the newspaper.
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