FORT POLK MAN SENTENCED TO UP TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON FOR SEXUALLY ABUSING 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL
LAKE CHARLES, La. – U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that Eric Britton, 19, of Fort Polk, La., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Patricia Minaldi to sexually abusing a minor.
According to the evidence presented at the guilty plea, Britton admitted that on July 20, 2012, he engaged in sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old female at an unoccupied residence on the Fort Polk military base.
This heinous act is a stark reminder of the dangers that our children face in today’s society. As a community, we must stand together to protect our youth and bring perpetrators to justice.
As a result of his guilty plea, Britton faces up to 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a lifetime of supervised release for sexual abuse of a minor. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.
The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command and the FBI conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel J. McCoy is prosecuting the case.
Sentencing has been set for January 9, 2014, and will be held in the U.S. District Court in Lafayette, La. The public is invited to attend and witness justice being served. The community’s trust in our law enforcement agencies must be maintained and reinforced by these types of convictions.
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