A 66-year-old New York man has been slapped with serious charges for traveling to Louisiana with the intention of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a 15-year-old girl.
Peter Nealon, age 66, from Schenectady, New York, was indicted on May 9, 2024, by a federal grand jury sitting in New Orleans, Louisiana, for interstate travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2423(b).
According to the indictment, beginning on or about July 17, 2023, and culminating on or about March 27, 2024, Nealon travelled from Albany, New York, to New Orleans, Louisiana, by plane for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct with an individual Nealon believed to be a 15-year-old female.
If convicted, Nealon faces a maximum term of imprisonment of not more than thirty (30) years. Nealon also faces at least five (5) years and up to a lifetime of supervised release, up to a $250,000 fine and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee. Nealon may also be required to register as a sex offender.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans reiterated that an indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.
U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Briana Williams of the Narcotics Unit and Jordan Ginsberg, Chief of the Public Integrity Unit, are in charge of the prosecution. The case highlights the need for increased vigilance in protecting our children from predators who seek to exploit them for their own twisted desires.
The indictment marks a significant step forward in holding Nealon accountable for his alleged crimes. As the investigation continues, it is essential that the public remains aware of the dangers of child sex crimes and the importance of reporting any suspicious activity to the authorities.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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