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Cody Ryan Turner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation
A Dallas County man has been sentenced to federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today.
Cody Ryan Turner, 34, of Irving, was convicted by a jury on March 10, 2021, of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison today by U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan.
“This case is a sober reminder that there are those out there lurking in cyberspace who target children to engage in sexually explicit chat conversations, seeking to eventually meet and sexually abuse these kids,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. “Parents and teens need to approach online ‘friends’ critically and with caution. The enticement of minors is not just something we see on television.”
Turner was arrested on September 8, 2020, after he drove from Irving to a location in Plano to meet what he believed was a 13-year-old girl. However, the individual he was communicating with was actually an undercover officer with the Plano Police Department.
According to information presented in court, Turner began messaging the individual in August 2019 and sent a graphic image in December 2019. He continued to send sexually explicit messages to the individual, asking about their body and development, and discussing ways to circumvent their supervision.
“Thank you to our partners at the Plano Police Department for helping us stop an individual who attempted to entice a child,” said FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno. “This case reminds all of us to remain vigilant about our children’s online behavior and social media presence. We encourage parents to speak with their children about the dangers of online predators and to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.”
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Turner admitted to texting with the individual but claimed that he believed the person to be “fake” and had driven to the meet site to call “Gotcha!” on the individual. Turner further stated that he could not explain his actions.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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