Wisconsin Man Charged With Transporting North Carolina Minor for Sex
MADISON, WISCONSIN — Federal prosecutors have charged a Janesville man with transporting a minor from North Carolina to Wisconsin with the intent to engage in sexual activity.
Allegations Against Adam Gurney
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin, Adam Gurney, 29, allegedly brought a minor between the ages of 16 and 18 from North Carolina to Wisconsin. Prosecutors say the purpose of the trip was to engage in sex.
If convicted, Gurney faces a sentence ranging from 10 years to life in prison.
Multi-Agency Investigation
The case was investigated by multiple agencies, including the Janesville Police Department, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina, and the Cherokee Police Department in North Carolina.
Officials have not released further details about how Gurney met the victim or the circumstances surrounding the transportation.
Serious Federal Penalties
Federal law treats transporting minors for sexual activity as a serious crime, often carrying decades-long sentences. Prosecutors emphasized that cases like this highlight the need for vigilance in protecting minors from exploitation across state lines.
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