HONOLULU (Island News) -- A man was convicted after being found guilty of the sexual exploitation of a 15-year-old by an officer posing online as the teenage girl.

The conviction of Jessie Samejon, 35, on Tuesday follows his arrest from a soliciting sex operation in June 2024. A law enforcement officer posed online as a 15-year-old girl and Samejon agreed to pay the “teen” $150 in exchange for sexual acts.

Commercial sexual exploitation of a minor is a class B felony with a punishment of 10 years in prison. Samejon must also register as a sex offender.

“We are grateful to the jury for its careful consideration of the evidence in this case,” said Acting Attorney General Matthew S. Dvonch. “This verdict sends a clear message that our community will not tolerate the exploitation of vulnera

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