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United States of America v. Antonio Ferto-Castorena
Date: 04-26-2022
Case Number: 4:20-cr-40056-SMY
Judge: Staci M. Yandle
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (Benton County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office
Defendant's Attorney: Tiger Whitehead
Antonio Ferto-Castorena, 31, of Maywood, Illinois used an online chat
application to meet a teenage girl. Ferto-Castorena engaged in sexual conversations with the minor.
On February 5, 2020, Ferto-Castorena drove from Maywood, Illinois, to Teutopolis, Illinois, to pick
up the minor from school. School employees notified the Effingham County Sheriff's Office who
apprehended Ferto-Castorena prior meeting the minor.
As part of his plea agreement, Ferto-Castorena admitted to producing child pornography of a minor
who was located in California, using an online chat application. The images were located on
Ferto-Castorena's cell phone.
The investigation was conducted by the Effingham County Sheriff's Office, Effingham Police
Department, and the FBI Springfield and Chicago Field Offices.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ali Burns.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Antonio Ferto-Castorena?
The outcome was: Defendant was sentenced to 168 months in prison. He was also ordered to pay restitution and serve 5 years of supervised release.
Which court heard United States of America v. Antonio Ferto-Castorena?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (Benton County), IL. The presiding judge was Staci M. Yandle.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Antonio Ferto-Castorena?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States Attorney’s Office. Defendant's attorney: Tiger Whitehead.
When was United States of America v. Antonio Ferto-Castorena decided?
This case was decided on April 26, 2022.