Overview
- U.S. District Judge Joseph N. Laplante imposed a 121-month prison term, followed by 10 years of supervised release.
- Jesus Moore pleaded guilty to traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, a federal offense carrying up to 15 years.
- Prosecutors said Moore sent a rideshare to pick up a 17-year-old from Lawrence High on March 7, 2022, brought her to a Super 8 in Manchester, provided alcohol, and sexually assaulted her.
- The case began after the U.S. Center for SafeSport relayed information to law enforcement, leading to an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, Lawrence Police, and Manchester Police.
- At sentencing, prosecutors urged a longer term within the 84–144 month plea range, the defense sought the low end with 87 character letters, and the judge condemned Moore’s abuse of trust.