A federal jury has convicted John David Stahlman, a 35-year-old Florida National Guardsman from Longwood, of attempting to persuade, induce, and entice a minor to engage in sexual activity. Stahlman faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison.
According to the testimony and evidence presented at trial, on November 10, 2016, Stahlman posted an advertisement on Craigslist seeking a “young ‘looking’ girl” for possible “physical pleasure.” An FBI agent acting in an undercover capacity responded to the advertisement and introduced himself as the single father of an 11-year-old child.
Over the course of two and a half months, Stahlman made plans to meet and have sex with the 11-year-old, and eventually traveled to meet with the minor. He was subsequently arrested and indicted on November 15, 2016. Stahlman’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for August 10, 2017.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Alejandro J. Salicrup and Karen Gable. The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.
Acting United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow announced the conviction, highlighting the importance of protecting children from sexual exploitation. The conviction of John David Stahlman serves as a reminder of the severity of the crime and the consequences that follow.
The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combating child exploitation and abuse. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the authorities, and to visit www.justice.gov/psc for more information on Project Safe Childhood.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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