Man from Janesville accused of transferring a minor from North Carolina for illegal sexual acts
A Janesville man, Adam Gurney, has been charged with transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. The charges were announced by the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Wisconsin on Wednesday.
The investigation into this case was a joint effort between multiple law enforcement agencies. The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation, the Janesville Police Department, the Clay County, N.C. Sheriff's Office, and the Cherokee, N.C. Police Department all played significant roles in the investigation. The investigation was carried out in both North Carolina and Wisconsin.
The alleged crime occurred in Wisconsin, where Gurney is said to have transported a child between 16 and 18-years-old from North Carolina. The child was transported with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, according to the charges.
The alleged victim in this case is a minor between 16 and 18-years-old. If found guilty, Gurney faces anywhere from 10 years to life in prison. However, no new information about the sentence or potential punishment for Gurney was provided in this paragraph.
The investigation into the case was completed by the Janesville Police Department. The Clay County, N.C. Sheriff's Office was also involved in the investigation process. The details of their involvement were not disclosed.
The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Wisconsin did not provide further comments on the case. The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting minors from criminal activities and the role of law enforcement in ensuring the safety of our communities.
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