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More alleged abuse victims identified in case against Sanford foster parent

SANFORD, Fla. — Investigators said they’ve identified more alleged child-abuse victims in the case against Sanford foster parent Justin Johnson Sr..

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Johnson was arrested in February and accused of creating child pornography featuring the children in his care.

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On Wednesday, investigators said they’ve now identified 20 alleged victim, and they’re working to identify even more.

Johnson is scheduled to be sentenced in October in federal court.

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