NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsAugust 31, 2026San Diego
Federal court sentences San Diego man to 14 years for sex crimes against minors
A San Diego man was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to coercing and enticing minors for sexual acts. The sentencing follows a criminal investigation involving four victims between the ages of 13 and 17.
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This sentencing concludes a federal criminal case involving the exploitation of minors and highlights the involvement of the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force in identifying the perpetrator.
Key Facts
- Jose De Jesus Anguiano was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison.
- The defendant pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor.
- The crimes involved four minors between the ages of 13 and 17.
- The defendant solicited minors for sex between April 2022 and August 2024.
- The defendant offered money, marijuana, and alcohol to minors to coerce sexual acts.
- The defendant admitted to raping a 14-year-old girl in exchange for marijuana.
- The investigation was triggered after the defendant called 911 following a failed carjacking attempt by a human trafficker.
- San Diego police and the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force collaborated on the investigation.
Who's Mentioned
organizationU.S. Attorney’s Office“Prosecuted the case.”organizationSan Diego Human Trafficking Task Force“Investigated the case.”otherU.S. Attorney's OfficeotherSan Diego Police DepartmentpersonJose De Jesus Anguiano“The defendant sentenced for sex crimes.”otherSan Diego Human Trafficking Task ForceotherJose De Jesus AnguianolocationSan Diego“Location of the crimes and the defendant.”