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United States of America v. Gary Lee Hodges
Date: 03-26-2026
Case Number: 22-CR-33
Judge: Frank W. Volk
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia (Raleigh County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Beckley
Defendant's Attorney: John Carr
In 2021, Gary Lee Hodges connected online with “Alice,” who claimed to have an
11-year-old daughter and a 13-year-old daughter. The pair spoke at length about Hodges’s desire to engage in “family sexual relations.” J.A. 15. As it turns out, Alice and her two daughters were fictitious persons created by federal law enforcement officers in West
Virginia. After Hodges flew to West Virginia to meet Alice and her daughters, federal
agents arrested him.
(2) 324 months imprisonment to run concurrently with Count 1; 15 years to run concurrently with Count 1; $100 special assessment; $5,000 JVTA Assessment; no fine imposed.
Affirmed
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Gary Lee Hodges?
The outcome was: (1) 324 months imprisonment to run concurrently with Count 2; 15 years to run concurrently with Count 2; $100 special assessment; $5,000 JVTA Assessment; no fine imposed. (2) 324 months imprisonment to run concurrently with Count 1; 15 years to run concurrently with Count 1; $100 special assessment; $5,000 JVTA Assessment; no fine imposed. Affirmed
Which court heard United States of America v. Gary Lee Hodges?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia (Raleigh County), WV. The presiding judge was Frank W. Volk.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Gary Lee Hodges?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Beckley. Defendant's attorney: John Carr.
When was United States of America v. Gary Lee Hodges decided?
This case was decided on March 26, 2026.