Canadian man charged in Nashville child exploitation case
Canadian man charged in Nashville child sex sting after Ottawa trip FBI says he faces 10 years minimum; see the case details and charges
A Canadian man has been charged after U.S. authorities said he traveled from Ottawa to Nashville with the intent to have sex with a minor.
According to the FBI, the 44yearold suspect communicated with an undercover officer through messaging apps between May 6 and June 16. Investigators said he described plans to engage in sexual activity with someone he believed was a minor and also shared sexual abuse material.
Authorities said he flew to Nashville on Monday and was arrested at Nashville International Airport. He faces charges including distribution of child pornography and attempted online enticement of a minor. The FBI said the charges carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years if he is convicted, and the investigation is still ongoing.