A Martinsville, Virginia man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for his involvement in a disturbing case of child pornography and gun charges.
Terrance Antwain Penn, 38, was sentenced to 140 months in prison for possessing child pornography and possessing a firearm after having been previously convicted of a felony.
According to court documents, the investigation began in December 2019 after a minor female reported having sexual contact with Penn on several occasions. The minor told police that Penn used a phone to record this sexual activity and provided descriptions of two cell phones Penn possessed.
On December 7, 2019, authorities initiated a traffic stop on a car being driven by Penn. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed two cell phones matching the descriptions given by the minor, as well as a loaded Taurus, model G2C, 9mm semi-automatic pistol in the center console.
Investigators obtained search warrants for Penn’s phones, which contained videos of the defendant having sexual contact with the minor female.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations and the Martinsville Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristin B. Johnson prosecuted the case for the United States.
Penn’s actions are a stark reminder of the devastating impact that child predators can have on their victims. The sentencing of Penn serves as a warning to those who would engage in such heinous behavior.
In addition to his prison term, Penn’s sentence includes a period of supervised release. The court’s decision is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement and prosecutors to bring justice to victims of child abuse and exploitation.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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