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David Henry Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Child Pornography
Fort Smith, AR – In a disturbing case of online exploitation, 54-year-old David Henry of Flint, Michigan, was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for producing child pornography. The sentencing took place on unspecified in the United States District Court in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
According to the plea agreement, Henry began chatting online with a 14-year-old female in Fort Smith in the fall of 2015. He instructed her to take pictures of herself in nude poses while engaging in sexually explicit conduct and convinced her to send these images to him. Henry also sent her nude images of himself and mailed her a tablet so that they could continue their chats without detection.
The victim’s mother discovered the messages and images on her daughter’s cell phone and reported it to law enforcement on November 5, 2015. Henry was interviewed by the Michigan State Police and admitted to chatting with the victim, believing her to be 15 years old. He was subsequently indicted by a federal grand jury on January 27, 2016, and pleaded guilty to the charges on March 10, 2016.
This case was investigated by the Fort Smith Police Department and the Michigan State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Ashleigh Buckley prosecuted the case for the United States.
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006.
Henry will serve five years of supervised release in addition to his 15-year prison sentence. The case highlights the importance of online safety and the need for vigilance in protecting children from exploitation.
Related court documents can be found on the Public Access to Electronic Records Website at www.Pacer.gov.
Key Facts
- State: Arkansas
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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