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OKLAHOMA CITY -- Three young Oklahomans could be labeled as sex offenders for the rest of their lives for sexting. Authorities arrested them for sending a naked picture of a girl to their friends.
It all started when a Texhoma High School girl allegedly took a naked picture of herself on her cell phone and forwarded it to her boyfriend's cell. Sheriff's officials said he then sent the pictures to his friends.
Three 18 year old men are now charged with distribution of child pornography, which is a felony.
Texhoma County District Attorney Michael Boring said he thinks the punishment doesn't fit the crime and wants the state to have a more appropriate one.
"The only charge that is really applicable in Oklahoma right now for what everyone is referring to as sexting is a charge relating and falling under our child pornography statues," said Michael Boring, Texas County District Attorney.
The three were juveniles when the alleged crime was committed. The girl who police said took the picture could also face charges.
