Anthony Broadnax, a resident of Beckley, West Virginia, entered a guilty plea for failing to register as a sex offender after moving from Virginia, as mandated by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). According to court documents and statements, Broadnax relocated to Beckley from Virginia around May 2021 and by July 26, 2021, had not registered in West Virginia or updated his Virginia registration, violating SORNA's requirements.
Broadnax's obligation to register as a sex offender comes after his convictions in Prince William County, Virginia, for aggravated sexual battery on August 25, 1990, and rape on February 7, 1991. His sentencing is set for August 29, 2025, and he could face up to 10 years in prison, coupled with a minimum of five years to a lifetime of supervised release, and a potential $250,000 fine.
The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston, who praised the United States Marshals Service for their investigative efforts. United States Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn oversaw the hearing, with Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Rada Herrald handling the prosecution.
As part of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, SORNA establishes baseline standards for sex offender registration across the United States. It aims to strengthen the network of registration and notification programs by requiring registrants to maintain current information in all jurisdictions where they reside, work, or study.
Additional information about this case, along with related documents, is available on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website for the Southern District of West Virginia. The case details can also be accessed through PACER by referencing Case No. 5:21-cr-226.
