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Rochester Man Guilty of Enticing Minor
A 31-year-old Rochester man pleaded guilty to online enticement of a minor, a crime that carries a maximum penalty of life in prison with a mandatory minimum period of 120 months in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both.
Mattew D. King, a former Youth Care Professional at the Hillside Children’s Center, was found to have engaged in sexual activity with a 15-year-old child on multiple occasions between February and August 2012. The victim reported the abuse to HCC staff after King was reassigned as his supervisor.
King was charged with and pled guilty to five counts of Criminal Sexual Act, 3rd Degree (Felony) and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor (misdemeanor) in State Court related to his contact with the child.
The 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.
The investigation revealed that King used an online social networking site to contact the child on July 23, 2012, to arrange a sexual meeting with the child later that day. State Police contacted Homeland Security Investigations for assistance.
The plea is the culmination of an investigation on the part of Investigators with the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Scott Crosier, and Special Agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge James C. Spero.
Sentencing is set for October 23, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Frank P. Geraci.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes|Violent Crime|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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