Orlando, FL – A federal jury has found John David Stahlman, 35, Longwood guilty of one count of attempting to persuade, induce, and entice a minor to engage in sexual activity. He faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for August 10, 2017.
Stahlman was indicted on November 15, 2016.
According to the testimony and evidence presented at trial, on November 10, 2016, Stahlman posted an advertisement on Craigslist seeking a “young ‘looking’ girl” for possible “physical pleasure.”
An FBI agent acting in an undercover capacity responded to the advertisement and introduced himself as the single father of an 11-year-old child. During a two and a half-month period, Stahlman made plans to meet and have sex with the 11-year-old, and eventually traveled to meet with the minor. He was subsequently arrested.
