A Broome County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for attempting to have sex with a 13-year-old girl. David Lettieri, 36, of Harpursville, NY, was convicted by a federal jury of enticement of a minor and was sentenced to serve 240 months by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorneys Paul E. Bonanno and Maeve E. Huggins, who handled the prosecution of the case, Lettieri traveled from Broome County to meet the 13-year-old girl in a park in Wyoming County with the intent of having sexual intercourse in October 2020. However, sexual contact did not occur.
A subsequent investigation recovered communications between Lettieri and the victim, including photos of the victim on Lettieri’s phone. Investigators also searched Lettieri’s Facebook account and recovered conversations between Lettieri, the victim, and the victim’s sister, which were sexual in nature. The victim’s age was also revealed during the conversations.
The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Gregory J. Rudolph, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia.
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced the sentencing, stating that the case highlights the importance of protecting minors from predators. The sentence of 240 months is a significant one, and it reflects the seriousness of the crime committed by Lettieri.
The case against Lettieri is a reminder that law enforcement agencies are committed to investigating and prosecuting those who attempt to exploit and harm minors. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the collaborative efforts of federal and local law enforcement agencies to protect the community and bring perpetrators to justice.
In recent years, there has been an increase in cases of enticement of minors, and law enforcement agencies have been working to combat this trend. The sentencing of Lettieri serves as a warning to those who would attempt to exploit and harm minors, and it highlights the importance of vigilance and awareness in preventing these types of crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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