A 29-year-old Harrison man was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison for sexual offenses against minors.
Nathanial Alexander Tessner pleaded guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of children and for engaging in the sexual exploitation of children while required to register as a sex offender.
According to court records, Tessner met a 14-year-old victim online and caused her to create sexually explicit images as well as meeting her in person and having sexual contact with her. Tessner also caused the victim to create sexually explicit images of herself with a dog and coerced her to create sexually explicit images of a 3-year-old child. Court records show that Tessner committed those offenses while he was required to register as a sex offender under federal or other law.
“The actions of this defendant are truly reprehensible,” said US Attorney Dawn Ison. “Today’s sentence sends a clear message that we will prosecute individuals who prey on our most vulnerable – our children- to the maximum extent allowed by law. “
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