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Florida Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Attempting to Entice Minors
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Florida Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Attempting to Entice Minors

ORLANDO, Florida – A local man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempting to persuade, induce, and entice two minors to engage in illicit sexual conduct, according to federal authorities.

Judges Roy B. Dalton Jr. handed down the sentence to Jonathan S. Bergeron, 30, of Orlando, after he pleaded guilty on October 13, 2014, to attempting to entice minors to engage in sexual activity.

According to court documents, Bergeron contacted an undercover FBI agent in July 2014, posing as the father of two minors. Over several days, Bergeron solicited sex with the children and expressed his desire to network with like-minded individuals and engage in illicit sexual conduct with minors.

On July 10, 2014, Bergeron traveled to Lake Mary, where he intended to meet with the minors, but was subsequently arrested.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ilianys Rivera Miranda.

This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Judges Roy B. Dalton Jr. of U.S. District Court sentenced Bergeron to 12 years in prison for attempting to entice minors to engage in sexual activity.

The defendant’s real full name is Jonathan S. Bergeron, and he is a resident of Orlando, Florida. He was charged with attempting to persuade, induce, and entice two minors to engage in illicit sexual conduct.

The exact date of the crime is July 9, 2014, and the exact date of sentencing is October 13, 2014.

The sentence or outcome is 12 years in prison.

This case highlights the importance of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse.

The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office are committed to protecting children from predators like Bergeron.