Date: 12-10-2019

Case Style:

Case Number: 1:19-cr-00042-HG

Judge: Helen Gillmor

Court: United States District Court for the District of Hawaii (Honolulu County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Kent Sorenson

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description: Honolulu, HI - United States of America charged James Dean Kalani Goeas with using a facility in interstate commerce to knowingly attempt to entice an individual who has not attained the age of 18 years to engage in unlawful sexual activity.

James Dean Kalani Goeas, 63, of Waipahu, Hawaii, pleaded guilty to one count of using a facility in interstate commerce to knowingly attempt to entice an individual who has not attained the age of 18 years to engage in unlawful sexual activity.

U.S. Attorney Kenji M. Price for the District of Hawaii stated that according to court documents and information presented in court, on March 23, 2019 and March 24, 2019, Goeas engaged in a series of online chats and telephonic text sessions with an undercover agent acting in the role of a 13-year-old male. During their conversations, Goeas arranged to meet the underage male at Maukalani Park with the intent to engage in sexual activity. Upon arrival at the park on March 24, Goeas was arrested and agents located both condoms and lubricating gel in his vehicle. After law enforcement officers arrested him, Goeas admitted that, on multiple prior occasions, he had engaged in unlawful sexual conduct with young teenage minor males.

“These prosecutions demonstrate our continued commitment to holding those who attempt to sexually exploit our young people responsible for their egregious behavior. We will continue to seek justice in these cases to the fullest extent of the law,” stated U.S. Attorney Price.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the State of Hawaii Attorney General’s Office.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by U.S. Attorney’s Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

Charge:

18:2422.F COERCION OR ENTICEMENT OF FEMALE, 18:2422(b)

Outcome: 11/26/2019 31 EP : Motion for Withdrawal of Not Guilty Plea and to Plead Anew as to James Dean Kalani Goeas held on 11/26/2019. Defendant is present, not in custody.

Defendant sworn, questioned by the Court. Memorandum of Plea Agreement signatures verified and filed. Court informs Defendant of sentencing guidelines, possible departure from sentencing guidelines, supervised release, etc.

Mr. Sorenson recites the essential elements and the summaryof evidence against the Defendant.

Plea of GUILTY to the Indictment entered by the Defendant. R&R signed, objections to recommendation are waived unless they are filed within 14 days. Pre-Sentence report ordered from USPO.

SENTENCING as to the Indictment set for April 9, 2020 @ 2:15p.m. before District Judge Helen Gillmor.

Trial date and all deadlines are VACATED.

Defendant's current conditions of release to continue.

Defendant to report to the U.S. Probation office for processing.

Change of Plea Hearing as to James Dean Kalani Goeas held on 11/26/2019.
Plea entered by James Dean Kalani Goeas (1) Guilty Count 1.
Sentencing is set for 4/9/2020 02:15 PM in Aha Kupono before JUDGE HELEN GILLMOR.

(FTR-Ctrm 6; 2:09-2-2:38 PM.)
(MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD)
(emt, ) (Entered: 11/26/2019)
11/26/2019 32 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING PLEA OF GUILTY as to James Dean Kalani Goeas - Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE KENNETH J. MANSFIELD on 11/26/2019.
(emt, ) (Entered: 11/26/2019)
11/26/2019 33 CONSENT TO RULE 11 PLEA IN A FELONY CASE BEFORE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE by James Dean Kalani Goeas
(jo) (Entered: 11/27/2019)
11/26/2019 34 MEMORANDUM OF PLEA AGREE

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