Chad Michael Rabon, 34, of Lugoff, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor and two corresponding counts of commission of a felony sex offence involving a minor by a registered sex offender.
Evidence presented to the court showed that from May 23 to June 30, 2022, Rabon, a previously convicted and registered sex offender, knowingly had sexually explicit conversations with an undercover agent who Rabon believed to be a 13-year-old girl. He used the social media platform KIK Messenger to persuade the perceived minor to engage in sexual activity.
In addition, on May 26 and June 29, 2022, Rabon sent pornographic images and obscene videos to the undercover agent to entice the person he believed to be a 13-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity.
“Rabon, a registered sex offender, knowingly preyed on who he believed to be a child. This sentence reflects the serious nature of Rabon’s crime, and we will continue to hold such offenders accountable,” said Adair F. Boroughs, U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina.
“HSI is a global leader in the fight against child predators and their exploitative behaviour,” said Cardell T. Morant, special agent in charge of HSI Charlotte that covers North and South Carolina. “HSI and its partners remain steadfast in the fight to protect our most vulnerable population from exploitation.”
Rabon is a registered sex offender, having previously been convicted on state charges of criminal solicitation of a minor and criminal sexual conduct with a minor, victim 11 to 14 years of age, second degree.
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