A disturbing case of child exploitation has come to light in Florida, where a 40-year-old UK citizen has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for enticing a 14-year-old boy through a dating app.
Jack Edward Coles, a citizen of the United Kingdom, was sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity.
According to court records, in October 2024, Coles met a 14-year-old boy through a dating app. Coles arranged for an Uber to pick up the minor victim from his residence and bring him to the hotel where Coles was staying. Upon the minor victim’s arrival, Coles engaged in sexual acts with him.
Coles later attempted to arrange additional meetings with the minor victim in October and November 2024, and again in February 2025. In November 2024, Coles also enticed the minor victim to send him sexually explicit photographs.
Chief U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga ordered Coles to serve 188 months in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release.
The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Miami, with assistance from the City of Miami Police Department and the State Attorney’s Office, Criminal Investigation Division. Assistant United States Attorney Dwayne Williams prosecuted the case.
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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