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STEPHENVILLE MAN SENTENCED TO 40 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR ENTICING A MINOR
A Stephenville man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for enticing a minor female to engage in sexual activity, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.
Kristopher Ray Facio, 26, was sentenced this morning by U.S. District Judge Reed C. O’Connor to 480 months in federal prison, following his guilty plea in April 2017 to an information charging one count of attempted coercion and enticement.
Facio has been in federal custody since his arrest in February 2017.
"Those who think it’s okay to fish the internet for children to victimize with their despicable sexual behavior should be given a very long time to re-think that practice," said U.S. Attorney Parker. "These heinous crimes are deserving of significant sentences."
According to documents filed in the case, Facio used the social media application, Instagram, on his cell phone to identify and communicate with a minor female who lived in Arkansas from November 27, 2016 until December 4, 2016. During their chats, the minor told Facio she was under the age of eighteen. Facio continued to engage in sexually explicit communications with the minor, and asked for sexually explicit images of her.
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Erath County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Saleem was in charge of the prosecution.
Facio’s sentence is a stark reminder that those who prey on children will face severe consequences. The Northern District of Texas will continue to prioritize the protection of children and the prosecution of those who harm them.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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