A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for attempting to receive child pornography and meeting a minor online, according to a recent sentencing by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.
Jason Girven, 37, of Sugar Run, Pennsylvania, was convicted of attempted receipt of child pornography. The crime occurred between June 2017 and July 31, 2018, when the defendant contacted an undercover New York State Police Investigator posing as a 13-year-old minor female using an online social networking application.
The defendant, Girven, engaged in conversations with the agent, some of which were sexual in nature. During this time period, the defendant received child pornography. On July 31, 2018, the defendant traveled to Horseheads, NY to meet who he believed was the 13-year-old minor female.
The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Eric Laughton, and Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Kevin Kelly.
The case was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa M. Marangola. Contact information for further details is available through Barbara Burns at (716) 843-5817 or (716) 551-3051.
The conviction serves as a reminder of the importance of online safety and the consequences of engaging in such illicit activities. The Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on this and other cases as they become available.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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