James Alfred Beckman, Jr., Child Exploitation, Michigan 2012

A Mattawan man has been indicted for a string of heinous crimes against children.

James Alfred Beckman, Jr. of Mattawan, Michigan faces up to life imprisonment if convicted of Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Child, and Receipt of Child Pornography.

The charges are the result of a joint investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Michigan State Police (MSP), and this case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse.

The U.S. Attorney's Office, county prosecutor's offices, the Internet Crimes Against Children task force (ICAC), federal, state, and local law enforcement are working closely together to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children.

The grand jury alleges in the indictment that Beckman committed these offenses between November of 2011 and September of 2012.

Beckman's alleged crimes are a stark reminder of the dangers of online child exploitation, and the importance of educating local communities about these dangers.

For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit the following web site: www.projectsafechildhood.gov. Individuals with information or concerns about possible child exploitation should contact local law enforcement officials.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdmi/pr/2013_0815_JBeckman.html