Former Bonner Springs detective rejects plea deal

What happened

A former Bonner Springs police detective charged with child sexual exploitation and stalking has rejected a plea deal, KSHB 41 Kansas City reported.

The development concerns a criminal case against the former law enforcement officer. The charges involve allegations of child sexual exploitation and stalking.

What the decision means

Rejecting a plea agreement means the case was not resolved through that proposed agreement. The prosecution and defense will continue through the court process.

A plea decision does not determine whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty. That question would be resolved through a later court proceeding or another lawful case resolution.

What comes next

The case may proceed through additional hearings as the court addresses its next steps. Those proceedings can include decisions about scheduling, evidence and whether the case moves toward trial.

The former detective remains entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty in court.