Florida man will get life in jail for traveling to Vietnam to sexually abuse minors – WFTV

TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced to life in prison for touring to Vietnam to sexually abuse minors he met online, in accordance with officials.

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The U.S. Department of Justice says Christopher Edwin Day, 52, traveled two totally different instances in 2015 and 2016 to Vietnam from Florida to have sexual encounters with minor Vietnamese boys. Court docket data say he flew backwards and forwards disguising himself as an English trainer.

Among the boys, according to the DOJ, were lured with guarantees of cash and items. Others introduced him as their English trainer.

The Tampa Bay News says Homeland Safety investigated the case in Tampa and in Ho Chi Minh City. It was a part of Challenge Safe Childhood, which was an effort to seek out baby sex abuse began in 2006 by the DOJ.

“The legal guidelines of the United States will nonetheless catch up to youngster predators who even journey to overseas nations to sexually abuse minor youngsters. Thanks to HSI’s international investigative authorities and strong partnerships, both at HSI Tampa and HSI Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, this sexual predator was stopped from harming more children and his victim will have the justice they deserve,” stated HSI Tampa Assistant Particular Agent in Charge John Dumas, based on a news launch from mentioned HSI Tampa Assistant Particular Agent in Charge John Dumas.

Day pleaded responsible to 2 counts of journey with intent to have interaction in illicit sexual conduct and two counts of tried coercion and enticement of a minor into illegal sexual activity, in accordance with the DOJ. Day has been sentenced to life in prison.

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