Jason M. Frierson U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada
A Henderson resident, Nathan Thomas Foreman, has been sentenced to ten years in prison followed by ten years of supervised release for his involvement in coercing a child and possessing child sexual abuse material. The sentencing was handed down by United States District Judge Gloria M. Navarro.
Court documents reveal that on April 5, 2023, Foreman engaged in explicit text messaging with a person he believed to be an 11-year-old girl, with intentions to meet and engage in sexual acts. Foreman inquired about sexual preferences, requested photos, and described intended actions, ultimately coordinating a meeting. He was arrested on April 6, 2023, at the agreed location, where a forensic analysis of his cellphone uncovered multiple images and videos of child sexual abuse material.
United States Attorney Sigal Chattah commented on the case stating, “The defendant not only attempted to coerce and entice who he believed to be an 11-year-old girl to engage in sexual intercourse with him, but he also possessed child sexual abuse material of infants and toddlers.” This case is a part of the Justice Department’s Project Safe Childhood initiative aimed at tackling child sexual exploitation.
Spencer L. Evans, Special Agent in Charge for the FBI Las Vegas Division, emphasized the importance of accountability, stating, “When children are victimized, the FBI, along with our law enforcement partners, will exert every effort to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable. Today's sentencing reflects our unwavering commitment to pursuing justice for our most vulnerable victims.”
Foreman pleaded guilty on October 1, 2024, to coercion and enticement and possession of child pornography. Additionally, Foreman is required to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.
The FBI conducted the investigation with Assistant United States Attorney Afroza Yeasmin prosecuting the case. This initiative was part of Project Safe Childhood, which was launched by the Justice Department in May 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children can be contacted for information on suspected child sexual exploitation at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or online.
