Canton Man Sentenced to 228 Months for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
DETROIT – A Canton man was sentenced to 228 months in prison on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, announced United States Attorney Dawn Ison.
Shailesh Patel, 54, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge George Steeh, who also ordered Patel to pay a $50,000 fine.
According to court records, Patel admitted to giving a 10-year-old female his cellular phone and telling her to make a video that produced a visual depiction constituting child pornography. The victim estimated that this occurred on approximately 30 occasions.
The abuse began when the victim was as young as 5 and continued until she was 12. The victim stated that the abuse is a “burden that I will carry for the rest of my life, and so will those people in my life who love me the most, my family and friends.”
US Attorney Dawn N. Ison stated, “The victim in this case demonstrated great courage coming forward with her story, stopping Patel’s abuse and likely preventing future victims. The United States Attorney’s Office remains dedicated to the safety of children and holding abusers like Patel responsible for their actions.”
Patel also pleaded guilty in the Third Judicial Circuit Court to 15 to 35 years in prison for a first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge, 9 to 15 years for two second-degree criminal sexual conduct charges, and probation for a fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct charge. He is awaiting sentencing on these charges.
The case was the result of a joint investigation by the Canton Police Department and the Southeast Michigan Trafficking and Exploitation Crimes Task Force (“SEMTEC”) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as well as a cooperative effort between the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Office.
Defendant: Shailesh Patel
Criminal Charges: Sexual exploitation of a minor
City and State: Canton, Michigan
Exact Date: Not specified, but occurred around 2010
Sentence or Outcome: 228 months in prison, $50,000 fine
Dollar Amounts: $50,000 fine
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Key Facts
- State: Michigan
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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