KC woman pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of 2 children
KC woman pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of 2 children KCTV 5
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Woman Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of Child Victims
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KCTV) – A Kansas City, Mo., woman pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to charges relating to the sexual exploitation of multiple child victims.
The U.S. Department of Justice said 33-year-old Jessica Ann Young pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, following her husband, 36-year-old Houston Wade Young’s Jan. 30, 2024 guilty plea to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.
During Monday’s plea agreement, court documents revealed that Houston was found to have a cell phone that contained images of child pornography while he was detained at the Vernon County Jail on March 5, 2020. Two days later, law enforcement officers found out that Jessica had sent pornographic images of a 7-year-old boy (identified in court as John Doe 1) to Houston’s cell phone.
Text messages between the couple were found in which the pair discussed sexually abusing John Doe 1. Jessica also admitted she had sexually abused a 13-year-old John Doe 2, on multiple occasions at a home in Clay County.
Court documents said Jessica admitted to recording video of herself abusing John Doe 2.
Houston Young previously had two felony convictions related to the sexual exploitation of children. He was convicted in Wright County, Mo., in 2005 of child molestation and in 2016 was found possessing child pornography in Jackson County.
Jessica is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison without parole and up to a sentence of 30 years in federal prison without parole, on each of the two counts.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 1: No Poverty
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Conclusion
- The case of Jessica Ann Young highlights the urgent need to address the sexual exploitation of child victims.
- By achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we can work towards creating a world where such crimes are eradicated.
- It is crucial to prioritize Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions to ensure the protection of children and the prosecution of offenders.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – The article discusses the sexual exploitation of multiple child victims, highlighting the issue of gender-based violence and the violation of girls’ rights.
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – The article mentions the legal proceedings and guilty pleas related to the sexual exploitation of minors, emphasizing the importance of justice and strong institutions in addressing such crimes.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres – The article highlights the sexual exploitation of child victims, which is a form of violence against girls.
- Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children – The article focuses on the sexual exploitation of minors, which falls under the category of abuse and exploitation of children.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator for Target 5.2: Number of reported cases of sexual exploitation and abuse of girls – The article mentions the guilty pleas and charges relating to the sexual exploitation of child victims, indicating that progress can be measured by tracking the number of reported cases.
- Indicator for Target 16.2: Number of convictions for child exploitation and abuse – The article mentions the previous felony convictions of Houston Young related to the sexual exploitation of children, suggesting that progress can be measured by monitoring the number of convictions for such crimes.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres | Number of reported cases of sexual exploitation and abuse of girls |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children | Number of convictions for child exploitation and abuse |
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