View Of Hallway From Jail Cell (File) A Wisconsin man was sentenced in Florida Friday to 45 years in federal prison for a series of disturbing chi
A Wisconsin man was sentenced in Florida Friday to 45 years in federal prison for a series of disturbing child sex crimes, including enticing a minor for sexual activity and producing child sexual abuse material.
Mohammad Ali Hemmat, 29, was found guilty in April 2024 after a federal jury heard evidence of his predatory behavior.
Hemmat used social media and online platforms to groom a 12-year-old girl in Florida, sending her gifts, money, and sexually explicit material. He even remotely accessed the victim’s computer to search for and view explicit content.
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Hemmat traveled from Wisconsin to Florida on two occasions to engage in sexual activity with the child. Law enforcement was alerted to his presence during his second trip and apprehended him in Indiana.
Evidence presented at trial also revealed that Hemmat had used similar tactics to groom a 13-year-old child in the United Kingdom.
“The crime of sexually exploiting a child’s vulnerability through manipulation and bribery demanded a severe consequence, and this 45-year sentence is evidence of justice served,” said Homeland Security Investigations Tampa Assistant Special Agent in Charge Micah McCombs. “Alongside our national and international law enforcement partners with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, Jasper (Indiana) County Sheriff’s Office, the Sussex County (United Kingdom) Police Department, and the U.S. Marshals Service, this sentencing demonstrates a united front against such predatory behavior, and reflects our collective commitment to protect vulnerable individuals in our society.”
At the time of these offenses, Hemmat was already a registered sex offender in Wisconsin due to a prior conviction involving a minor.
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