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Colorado Man Charged with Enticement of a Minor

Aurora, Colo. resident Nathaniel Smith, 29, has been charged with one count of enticement of a minor, according to a federal indictment unsealed in Connecticut.

The indictment alleges that in January 2016, Smith used a cell phone and Internet-based messaging and video chatting services to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.

Smith has been detained in state custody since January 25, 2016, when he was arrested on related state charges in New London. If convicted of enticement of a minor, Smith faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a maximum term of imprisonment of life.

U.S. Attorney Deirdre M. Daly announced the charges, stressing that an indictment is not evidence of guilt. ‘Charges are only allegations, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt,’ Daly said.

The matter is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New London Police Department, and the Connecticut State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nancy V. Gifford is prosecuting the case.

The alleged crime was reportedly discovered in January 2016, when Smith was arrested on state charges in New London. The exact circumstances surrounding the arrest were not immediately clear, but authorities say that Smith used technology to lure a minor into a compromising situation.

The case is a stark reminder of the dangers that children face in the digital age. As technology continues to evolve, law enforcement must adapt to stay one step ahead of predators like Smith.

Smith’s indictment marks the latest development in a case that has been ongoing for years. His fate will now be decided in a federal courtroom, where he faces serious charges and potentially severe penalties.