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CHARLESTON -- As impressed as the Mississippi County officials are with a Sikeston man's payment history on his debt to society, they are unable to forgive his jail bill.
Jerry Rosson Jr. of Sikeston asked the Mississippi County Commission during their regular weekly meeting Thursday if they would reduce or forgive the $2,900 owed to the county for his stay in the Mississippi County Detention Center.
"Back in 2008, I was young and stupid and running around with friends and broke into places," Rosson said.
He explained paying all his fines and restitution to the victims of his crimes is a condition ordered by Circuit Court Judge David Dolan for him to remain outside of prison.
"I paid over $8,000 in 12 months," he said. "I paid everything off."
Except for the $2,900 still owed to Mississippi County.
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