Floyd Emory Cheresposy, Child Sex Abuse, New Mexico 2021

A disturbing case of child sex abuse has come to light in New Mexico, with a 58-year-old man sentenced to 12 years in prison for his heinous crimes.

Floyd Emory Cheresposy, an enrolled member of Laguna Pueblo, was sentenced on October 29 for abusive sexual contact in Indian Country. According to court records, Cheresposy pleaded guilty on March 25 to the charges.

The crimes, which occurred between October 14, 2011, and October 14, 2012, involved Cheresposy engaging in sexual contact with two young girls, both of whom were only seven years old at the time. The abuse took place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, on the Laguna Pueblo.

Upon his release from prison, Cheresposy will be subject to five years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender. This sentence serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of child sex abuse and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable.

The investigation into Cheresposy’s crimes was carried out by the Laguna office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services, with assistance from the Laguna Pueblo Police Department. Their diligent work helped bring this perpetrator to justice.

The case highlights the need for continued support and resources for victims of child sex abuse. It is essential that we create a safe and supportive environment for those affected by these heinous crimes.

Floyd Emory Cheresposy, 58, of Laguna, New Mexico, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for abusive sexual contact in Indian Country. The crimes occurred between October 14, 2011, and October 14, 2012, in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, on the Laguna Pueblo.

Cheresposy pleaded guilty on March 25 to the charges, admitting to engaging in sexual contact with two young girls, both of whom were seven years old at the time of the abuse. He will be subject to five years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender upon his release from prison.

Floyd Emory Cheresposy is a 58-year-old man from Laguna, New Mexico, who was sentenced to 12 years in prison for abusive sexual contact in Indian Country. He pleaded guilty on March 25 to engaging in sexual contact with two young girls, both of whom were seven years old at the time of the abuse.

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