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Aaron Samson Riley, a 38-year-old from Madison, Alabama, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a 15-year-old minor and possessing child pornography in a multi-state crime spree. The abuse occurred in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, between April and September 2023. Riley’s crimes were uncovered after the child was reported missing from Alabama, and law enforcement intervened across state lines. The motivation behind Riley’s actions is not explicitly stated, but the outcome is clear: justice has been served.
Riley pleaded guilty to both counts of the indictment on April 24, 2026, under a binding plea agreement that secured the 25-year term of imprisonment. U.S. District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr. also sentenced Riley to ten years of supervised release, requiring him to register as a sex offender.
The case highlights the importance of collaboration among law enforcement partners, including the U.S. Marshals Service, HSI, and local police departments. A concerned citizen’s tip led to the initial location of Riley and the child in Georgia, and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department ultimately arrested Riley on September 29, 2023.
U.S. Attorney Braden H. Boucek praised the law enforcement efforts, stating that the 25-year sentence holds Riley accountable and protects the public from a defendant who demonstrated a reluctance to stop his criminal conduct. HSI Nashville acting Special Agent in Charge Michael Perez emphasized the severity of the crime, calling it ‘heinous’ and reaffirming the commitment to holding offenders accountable.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Sex Crimes
- Defendant: Tennessee
- Location: TN
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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