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Nigerian Brothers Plead Guilty to Sextortion Charges After Michigan Teen's Suicide

The guilty pleas mark a significant development in the international case that led to the tragic death of 17-year-old Jordan DeMay.

Overview

  • Two Nigerian brothers, Samuel and Samson Ogoshi, have pleaded guilty to charges of sexually exploiting minors through an online sextortion scheme.
  • The case gained international attention after the suicide of Jordan DeMay, who was coerced into sending explicit images and then blackmailed.
  • The Ogoshi brothers face a minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for later this year.
  • The U.S. and Nigerian authorities collaborated to extradite the suspects, highlighting the global efforts to combat online sexual exploitation.
  • U.S. officials emphasize the convictions as a warning to potential offenders worldwide that such crimes will not be tolerated.