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St. Paul Man Guilty of Sexually Exploiting Minors Abroad
A Blooming Prairie man has pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting children outside the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Steven John Sokel, 61, was engaged in the production of child pornography between April 2022 and September 2022. He was also found to be in possession of sexually explicit images and videos of minors.
Sokel pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court before Judge Eric T. Tostrud to one count of sexual exploitation of children. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
This case is the result of an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Campbell Warner is prosecuting the case.
The guilty plea highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat child sex crimes that transcend international borders.
The case against Sokel serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of child sex exploitation on its victims and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work closely with its law enforcement partners to bring those responsible for these heinous crimes to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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