James Wendell Dean, a 54-year-old resident of Boulder, has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison. The sentence follows his guilty plea to one count of transporting a minor across state lines with the intent to engage in sexually explicit conduct.
"Crimes against children are the most despicable in our society," stated United States Attorney Matt Kirsch. "Our office will aggressively prosecute anyone who harms a minor."
FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Mark Michalek emphasized the importance of protecting children from predators. "This sentence serves as a reminder that protecting children from predators is a top priority for the FBI," he said. "We will continue to support victims of child sexual exploitation and work with our law enforcement partners to hold accountable those who prey upon children."
The sentencing was overseen by United States District Court Judge Daniel D. Domenico. The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Denver Field Office, while Assistant United States Attorney Alison Connaughty led the prosecution.
Case Number: 2023-cr-00440-DDD
