Ex-School Coach Sentenced to 121 Months for Journey with Intent to Have interaction in Illicit Sexual Conduct with a Scholar

CONCORD – A Lawrence, Mass., man was sentenced Tuesday in federal court docket for journey with intent to have interaction in illicit sexual conduct, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan introduced.

Jesus Moore, 36, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante to 121 months in federal jail and 10 years of supervised launch. Moore beforehand pleaded responsible to 1 depend of journey with intent to have interaction in illicit sexual conduct.

According to the charging paperwork and statements made in court docket, on March 7, 2022, Moore, a basketball coach at Lawrence High School, ordered a rideshare to move a Lawrence High School scholar to the Super 8 Motel in Manchester, New Hampshire. Moore additionally traveled from Massachusetts to the Super 8 Motel. Moore supplied the scholar with alcohol after which engaged in sexual conduct with the scholar when the scholar was incapable of consenting.

“Moore abused his position of trust as a teacher and coach to victimize a student,” stated United States Attorney Creegan. “Today’s sentence reflects the severity of Moore’s conduct.  Our office, together with our law enforcement partners, remains dedicated to identifying and prosecuting those who exploit children.” 

“Moore grievously abused his position of trust. He transported a child to a motel across state lines, supplied them with alcohol, and committed assault. His actions were calculated and aimed at harming the very students he was entrusted to protect. We work every day with our law enforcement partners to protect children and bring predators like Moore to justice,” stated Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Krol for Homeland Security Investigations New England.

“This successful investigation and prosecution reflects the critical teamwork between our law enforcement partners and a unified commitment to protecting children, said Chief of Police Peter Marr, Manchester Police Department.  “We take crimes involving the exploitation of minors seriously and will pursue accountability at every level.”

The Department of Homeland Security, the Lawrence Police Department, and the Manchester Police Department led the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Anna Krasinski prosecuted the case.

In February 2006, the Department of Justice launched Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to guard kids from on-line exploitation and abuse.  Led by the United States Attorney’s Offices, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and native assets to higher find, apprehend, and prosecute people who exploit kids by way of the Internet, in addition to determine and rescue victims. For extra details about Project Safe Childhood, please go to www.projectsafechildhood.gov.