A Frankfort man who sexually assaulted a child and who prosecutors say produced child pornography learned his fate in court Wednesday.
under the age of 13, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Thursday.
Jeremy Coates, 39, learned his fate Wednesday after pleading guilty to the crime. The sentence was handed down by Livingston County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer H. Bauknecht."This sentencing highlights the importance of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in tracking down and prosecuting individuals who assault and exploit children," Raoul said in a statement.
The charges were then upgraded when the investigation revealed evidence that Coates sexually assaulted a child, prosecutors said. He also produced and traded child pornography, according to prosecutors. "I would like to thank the Illinois Attorney General’s office and local law enforcement for their assistance in ensuring a dangerous predator is off our streets," Livingston County State’s Attorney Randy Yedinak said in a statement. "Anyone who commits heinous crimes against children will be held accountable under the law.
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