Virginia Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Online Exploitation

A 22-year-old from Vinton, Virginia, faces 14 years in federal prison for exploiting minors online.

A Virginia man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison. Twenty-two-year-old Alageon Jaytwon Gravely from Vinton was found guilty of exploiting at least nine underage girls online. Using Snapchat, Gravely engaged in receipt, distribution, or both, of child sexual abuse material. He pled guilty to nine counts, acknowledging these serious charges. The sentencing highlights ongoing efforts to combat online exploitation of minors.