Montana man indicted on charges of child sexual abuse and child pornography

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Montana man indicted on charges of child sexual abuse and child pornography

FBI Requests Information on Child Sexual Abuse Case

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking information regarding the sexual abuse of children involving James Kirby King. If you have been victimized or have knowledge of such abuse, please come forward.

Background

On October 17, 2023, the FBI announced that James Kirby King has been charged with child sexual abuse and other related crimes in the U.S. District Court in the District of Montana. King has resided in various locations in Montana, including the Fort Belknap Reservation, Billings, Ashland, and the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. He has held positions of trust, such as working in a school setting and serving as a juvenile probation officer.

Indictment and Charges

King, 57 years old, was arraigned in federal court in Billings on a 20-count indictment. The charges include child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, child pornography, aggravated sexual abuse, and other crimes. The indictment spans a period of 31 years, dating back to King’s time on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich provided details of the case in a news release.

Allegations

The indictment alleges that King sexually abused and attempted to sexually abuse minor children and adults in the community of Hays on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation from 1992 to 2018. Additionally, King is accused of drugging minor children and an adult while engaging in sexual abuse or attempted sexual abuse. He is also charged with sexually exploiting children and committing child pornography crimes.

Providing Information

If you have any information that may assist in the investigation or if you are concerned about yourself or a minor child, you can provide additional information by completing an online questionnaire here. Alternatively, you can contact the FBI in Havre directly at 406-265-7181, option 20, and leave a message for the case agent. Please note that victim identities are private, and all case-related information is confidential.


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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

SDGs Targets Indicators
SDG 4: Quality Education 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development Not mentioned in the article
SDG 5: Gender Equality 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation Child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, aggravated sexual abuse mentioned in the article
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children Child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation mentioned in the article

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

  • Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development (SDG 4)
  • Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation (SDG 5)
  • Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children (SDG 16)

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

  • Child sexual abuse
  • Child sexual exploitation
  • Aggravated sexual abuse

4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators:

SDGs Targets Indicators
SDG 4: Quality Education 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development Not mentioned in the article
SDG 5: Gender Equality 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation Child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, aggravated sexual abuse mentioned in the article
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children Child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation mentioned in the article

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