A Peoria, Illinois man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for his role in attempting to entice a minor into a sexual situation.
According to court documents, Jimmy Deffenbaugh, 71, used a cellular device to respond to a solicitation ad in Peoria, Illinois in April 2020. Deffenbaugh knowingly attempted to persuade, induce, entice and coerce an individual who had not attained the age of 18 years to engage in sexual activity.
Deffenbaugh was arrested on April 9, 2020 following an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Illinois State Police. He has remained in the custody of the U.S. Marshals since that time.
On March 18, 2021, Deffenbaugh entered a plea of guilty to one count of attempted enticement of a minor.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Paul B. Morris and Douglas F. McMeyer represented the government in the prosecution and sentencing.
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice to combat the epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Deffenbaugh was sentenced to 240 months in prison, to be followed by lifetime supervised release for his role in attempting to entice a minor into a sexual situation.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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