Terre Haute man sentenced 30 years for child sex abuse material
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Terre Haute Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Material
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTW/WAWO) — Paul Hoopingarner, 62, of Terre Haute, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to three counts of distribution of child sexual abuse material, three counts of receiving child sexual abuse material, and one count of possession of child sexual abuse material.
“Hoopingarner used the screenname “domeeasey69″ to communicate and share images and videos of adults engaged in sex acts with children with others who were also sexually interested in children. The material Hoopingarner shared and stored included depictions of the sadistic or masochistic conduct or other depictions of violence as well as depictions of the sexual abuse of toddlers and infants,” a release from the U.S. Southern District Court of Indiana reads.
Background
- Hoopingarner’s history of dangerous sexual offenses dates back to 1996 when he was convicted of child molestation in Morgan County, Indiana.
Emphasis on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
“Pedophiles use the perceived anonymity of communications apps to share horrific images of child sex abuse and communicate with like-minded criminals,” said United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, Zachary A. Myers. “This defendant engaged in a series of horrific crimes and abuses against children, online and off, and he has now been held accountable for his actions. Thanks to the outstanding work of the Secret Service, Indiana State Police, and our federal prosecutor, the serious federal prison sentence imposed here ensures that he will never again harm a child.”
The United States Secret Service and Indiana State Police investigated Hoopingarner’s case.
Project Safe Childhood
This case was launched as a part of the Project Safe Childhood program, a nationwide effort organized by the Department of Justice since 2006 to fight back against the increase of child sexual abuse and exploitation. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, visit the Department of Justice website.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children | Indicator: Number of cases and convictions of child sexual abuse material distribution and possession |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | 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 | Indicator: Number of cases and convictions related to the sexual abuse of children |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status | Indicator: Number of successful prosecutions for child sexual abuse material distribution and possession |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
The issue of child sexual abuse material distribution and possession is directly connected to SDG 16, which aims to promote peace, justice, and strong institutions.
SDG 5: Gender Equality
The issue of child sexual abuse material involves the exploitation and abuse of women and girls, making it connected to SDG 5, which focuses on achieving gender equality and eliminating violence against women and girls.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
The article mentions the history of the offender’s sexual offenses, indicating a need to address inequalities in the justice system. This connects to SDG 10, which aims to reduce inequalities and promote inclusion.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children
The article highlights the distribution, receiving, and possession of child sexual abuse material, which falls under the target of ending all forms of violence against children.
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
The article mentions the sharing of explicit material involving adults engaged in sex acts with children, which is a form of violence against women and girls.
Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status
The history of the offender’s previous convictions highlights the need to address inequalities in the justice system and promote inclusion.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article mentions the number of counts the offender pleaded guilty to, indicating a potential indicator for measuring progress towards the targets. Specifically, the number of cases and convictions related to child sexual abuse material distribution and possession can be used as indicators to measure progress towards ending violence against children and women, as well as reducing inequalities.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children | Indicator: Number of cases and convictions of child sexual abuse material distribution and possession |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | 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 | Indicator: Number of cases and convictions related to the sexual abuse of children |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status | Indicator: Number of successful prosecutions for child sexual abuse material distribution and possession |
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