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Assaults Of Young Girls In Pennsylvania Homes Lands Virginia Man Conviction: Prosecutor
A Virginia man has been convicted of sexually assaulting two young girls in Pennsylvania homes more than 20 years ago, prosecutors announced Wednesday, Feb. 11.
Jacob Lee Smyth, 45, of Woodlawn, VA, was found guilty on Tuesday, Jan. 14, following a three-day jury trial, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.
The jury convicted Smyth of two counts of unlawful contact with a minor, two counts of indecent assault of a person less than 13 years of age, and two counts of corruption of minors, the DA’s Office said.
Prosecutors said the assaults happened at two different co…
Philly Man Who Sex Trafficked Child In Bucks, Delco Sentenced: Usdoj
A 29-year-old Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for sex trafficking multiple victims including a minor, authorities said.
Kevin L. Smith was sentenced on Wednesday, July 31, according to U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero.
The charges stemmed from Smith’s operation of a sex trafficking ring in Philadelphia and the surrounding region, including Bucks and Delaware counties.
In September 2019, Smith knowingly harbored, maintained, and advertised a minor, knowing the minor would be caused to engage in sex for money, Romero said.
The defendant also o…
