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University of Utah Student Sentenced in Sexual Exploitation Case

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University of Utah Student Sentenced in Sexual Exploitation Case
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A University of Utah student has been sentenced for the sexual exploitation of a minor. Sergio Yahir Cruz Fajardo pleaded guilty to charges involving sending money to a 16-year-old girl for sexually explicit content.

Key takeaways

  • Sergio Yahir Cruz Fajardo sentenced for sexual exploitation of a minor
  • Defendant admitted to sending money for explicit images and videos
  • Sentence includes 364 days in jail and four years of probation
  • Defendant ordered to register as a Group A sex offender

A University of Utah student has been sentenced following a guilty plea regarding the sexual exploitation of a minor in Salt Lake City.

Sergio Yahir Cruz Fajardo, 31, admitted to sending money to a 16-year-old girl in exchange for sexually explicit images and videos, according to prosecutors.

A judge sentenced Cruz Fajardo to 364 days in jail, with credit for time already served.

In addition to the jail time, he was placed on four years of probation and ordered to register as a Group A sex offender. If he violates the terms of his probation, he could be required to serve a suspended prison sentence.

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