DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A Decatur man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for sexual exploitation of minors, receipt of child pornography, and possession of child pornography.
>>Decatur man convicted of sexually exploiting minors
Kevin Dial, 52, was accused of directing the sexual abuse of three minors, including a 2-year-old child, and ordered that the abuse be recorded.
The government also presented a statement by one of the victims detailing the trauma he suffered because of the sexual abuse he endured at the order of Dial.
During the hearing, U.S. District Court Judge Colin S. Bruce described this case as one of the worst cases that had come before him.
Dial was convicted following a three-day jury trial in October of 2023.
“The acts by this defendant are beyond comprehension.” said United States Attorney Gregory K. Harris, “We commend the complex work done locally and abroad by the dedicated law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to protect the most vulnerable among us and seek justice for these innocent victims.”
“From Decatur, Illinois, to the Philippines, the FBI’s extensive reach delivered justice to children who were victims of one of the worst child sexual abuse cases we have seen in some time,” said FBI Springfield Field Office Special Agent in Charge David Nanz. “The investigation, which resulted in a significant sentence, demonstrates the FBI’s commitment to use the full strength of our authority to protect children.”
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Springfield Field Office, with assistance from the Philippine National Police, investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorneys Rachel Ritzer and Nathan Bertrand represented the government in the prosecution.
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