Daniel Kemp Sr., Aggravated Sexual Assault, North Carolina 2020

U.S. Army Soldier Sentenced to Life in Prison for Aggravated Sexual Assault

A grim reminder of the devastating impact of child abuse, a U.S. Army soldier has been sentenced to life in prison for the heinous crime of aggravated sexual assault of a minor.

Daniel Kemp Sr., 51, of Cameron, North Carolina, pleaded guilty on December 11, 2019, to one count of aggravated sexual assault of a minor before U.S. District Court Chief Judge Terrence W. Boyle of the Eastern District of North Carolina.

According to the guilty plea hearings, Kemp Sr. was an active-duty member of the U.S. Army when he forcibly raped a minor victim. The investigation into the sexual assault was conducted by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command and the FBI.

Kemp Sr.'s wife, Shanynn Kemp, was also implicated in the case for intentionally harassing and dissuading a witness from disclosing information about the sexual offense to law enforcement.

The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the U.S. government to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

In a statement, officials said the case marks another milestone in the fight against child abuse and exploitation. 'This case is a stark reminder of the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes,' said Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian Rabbitt.

As part of his sentence, Kemp Sr. was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service and will serve life in prison for the heinous crime of aggravated sexual assault of a minor.

Defendant: Daniel Kemp Sr.

Criminal Charges: Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Minor

City and State: Cameron, North Carolina

Sentencing Date: Today

Sentence or Outcome: Life in Prison

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ednc/pr/us-army-soldier-sentenced-life-prison-aggravated-sexual-assault