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Cody Bullman, a 35-year-old Lincoln, Nebraska man, was caught in a child exploitation sting after he sent a friend request to an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old girl on Facebook in March 2024. Bullman then asked the girl to ‘hook up’ and sent a sexually explicit photo, despite being told she was only 13. He asked for nude images of the minor, claiming they were ‘for my viewing only’. The conversation led to his downfall, and he was sentenced to 60 months in prison on June 25, 2026.
The case was part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. The project, launched in 2006, aims to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children online. Bullman’s case was investigated by the Nebraska State Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations.
Bullman’s sentence includes 60 months in prison, followed by an 8-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system, ensuring Bullman will serve his full sentence. The sentence reflects the seriousness of the crime and the need to protect children from predators like Bullman.
The success of this case highlights the importance of Project Safe Childhood and the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation. It also serves as a warning to those who would exploit children: you will be caught, and you will be prosecuted.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Sex Crimes
- Defendant: Nebraska
- Location: NE
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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