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Robert Shawn Anderson Found Guilty of Enticement of a Minor in Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. – In a devastating verdict, a federal jury deliberated for just over 90 minutes before returning a guilty verdict against Robert Shawn Anderson, 52, of the 300 block of Spruce Street in Paxton, Ill., for one count of enticement of a minor.
Over two days of testimony this week, the government presented evidence to establish that Anderson arranged to meet an individual he believed to be a 15-year-old minor for sexual activity on the dating application MeetMe.
Anderson’s sentencing has been scheduled for January 10, 2022, before U.S. District Judge Michael Mihm at the federal courthouse in Peoria, Ill. Anderson faces statutory penalties of 10 years to life imprisonment. He remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshals.
This shocking conviction sends a clear message that law enforcement and prosecutors will work tirelessly to combat the threat of child exploitation.
Acting U.S. Attorney Doug Quivey praised the efforts of law enforcement agencies, stating, “This guilty verdict shows both the ongoing threat to our children and that law enforcement and prosecutors are working together to combat the threat. We will all collectively continue to work together to protect our children.”
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul also commended the partnership between state and federal law enforcement, stating, “I appreciate Acting U.S. Attorney Doug Quivey’s partnership with my office, which is critical to holding accountable individuals who prey on minors. This verdict underscores the importance of collaboration between state and federal law enforcement, and I look forward to our continued work to protect Illinois’ children.”
Anderson was arrested over Valentine’s Day weekend 2020 as part of a Federal Bureau of Investigation, Springfield Division, operation conducted in Kankakee County, Ill. The operation was conducted with the assistance of the Bradley Police Department, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, and the Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group.
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative by the U.S. government to combat the epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Defendant: Robert Shawn Anderson
Criminal Charge: Enticement of a Minor
City and State: Paxton, Illinois
Arrest Date: Over Valentine’s Day weekend 2020
Sentencing Date: January 10, 2022
Sentence: 10 years to life imprisonment
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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