WHITE RIVER, SD – Justin Boyles, 41, of White River, South Dakota, will spend over a decade behind bars after being sentenced for the horrific crime of Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken delivered the sentence on November 19, 2021, a grim reckoning for a predator who used technology to target a vulnerable victim.
Boyles received 11 years and 3 months in federal prison, a sentence intended to reflect the severity of his actions. Following his incarceration, he will face 5 years of supervised release, a period during which his movements and interactions will be closely monitored. He was also ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund – a paltry sum compared to the damage he inflicted.
The case against Boyles began to build in June 2019 when a federal grand jury returned an indictment. The investigation, spearheaded by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, uncovered damning evidence of Boyles using the internet to facilitate sexual intercourse with a juvenile female. The details of the exploitation are sickening and underscore the dangers lurking in the digital shadows.
Boyles initially fought the charges, but ultimately pleaded guilty on April 9, 2021, likely facing the overwhelming weight of the evidence. Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Poppen skillfully prosecuted the case, ensuring that Boyles was held accountable for his depraved actions. The FBI’s relentless pursuit of online predators remains a critical component in protecting children.
Following the sentencing, Boyles was immediately handed over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, beginning his long stretch in federal prison. This conviction serves as a stark warning to anyone considering similar crimes: the internet is not a shield, and law enforcement is actively working to identify and prosecute those who exploit children online.
Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes emphasized the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals. While no sentence can fully undo the harm caused, this outcome sends a clear message that such predatory behavior will not be tolerated. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the ongoing fight against online child exploitation.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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