ATHENS — An Athens man will spend the next 30 years in prison after being found guilty for the sexual exploitation of a 7-year-old child resulting from a Project Safe Childhood investigation.
Chris Adam Valentine, 37, when he is released from prison will face lifetime supervised supervised release and $90,000 restitution. Valentine must also register as a sex offender.
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“Our office is determined to identify and remove child predators from our communities and hold them fully accountable for their heinous crimes,” said U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary. “Protecting the most vulnerable citizens from harm is a priority for law enforcement at every level.”
In a signed plea agreement, Valentine admitted that between Jan. 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022, he used his phone to film a 7-year-old child engage in sexual conduct with an adult male, officials said.
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“Cases like these exemplify the value of partnerships between local, state and federal agencies,” said Athens-Clarke County Police Chief Jerry Saulters. “These heinous crimes will not be tolerated in our community. We will continue to work with our partners to protect the children of this community and will pursue those who prey on them.”
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