This case study will detail the investigation and federal prosecution of Robert Pritchett, a resident of Buffalo, New York, who utilized various social media applications to entice and coerce several minor females into creating child pornography and engaging in sexual conduct with him. Ultimately, it was the defendant’s conduct of sex trafficking a minor from New Jersey that led to the defendant’s federal guilty plea and sentencing. The presenters will also highlight the investigative steps used to identify the defendant, the arrest of the defendant during which he attempted to inflict harm upon himself, and the emotional toll of the defendant’s conduct on the victims. After a guilty plea, Pritchett was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to learn about the investigative steps used to identify the defendant, the arrest of the defendant during which he attempted to inflict harm upon himself, and the emotional toll of the defendant’s conduct on the victims.
Upon completion, participants will be able to learn how to investigate and prosecute a case involving the production of child pornography, sexual enticement of minors, and sex trafficking.
Upon completion, participants will be able to learn how to merge a local and federal case to effect a successful prosecution.
