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Christopher Hodgeman, a 35-year-old Manchester resident and convicted sex offender, pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender in federal court. Hodgeman, who was required to register due to a 2021 conviction for possessing child exploitation material, used private messaging apps like Signal, Zangi, and WhatsApp to exchange explicit messages with women without reporting his online identifiers. The offense occurred between December 2025 and January 2026. Hodgeman knew he was required to register his online identifiers but failed to do so.
As a result of his conviction, Hodgeman faces up to 10 years in prison, at least 5 years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. His sentencing is scheduled for October 27, 2026, in US District Court.
Hodgeman’s case highlights the importance of sex offender registration and the consequences of failing to comply with federal regulations. The US Attorney’s office and law enforcement agencies are working to ensure that sex offenders comply with registration requirements to protect the public.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Sex Crimes
- Defendant: New Hampshire
- Location: NH
- Source: DOJ Press Release
