LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A Seattle man was convicted Friday within the twenty eighth Circuit Courtroom in Wexford County of a number of baby intercourse prices stemming from a 2018 incident the place he satisfied a 15-year-old woman to pose for photos whereas partially nude.
Edward Eugene Smith, 34, who previously lived in Cadillac, MI, pleaded no contest to baby sexually abusive exercise, accosting a minor for immoral functions, and utilizing a pc to commit baby sexually abusive exercise.
In accordance with Michigan Legal professional Common Dana Nessel, Smith, 28 years previous on the time, satisfied a 15-year-old woman to pose partially nude whereas he photographed her in his house. Certainly one of his roommates discovered the photographs on one among Smith’s units and notified legislation enforcement.
The Wexford County Prosecutor charged Smith in 2018, however he left the state and ultimately moved to Seattle. He was arrested in February 2025 and extradited to Michigan.
Nessel says Smith pleaded as a second-offense routine offender following a 2010 conviction for assault with intent to commit sexual penetration on a unique 15-year-old in Missaukee County.
His prices of kid sexually abusive exercise and utilizing a pc to commit baby sexually abusive exercise are each 20-year felonies. Accosting a minor for immoral functions is a 4-year felony.
He’s scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 23 within the twenty eighth Circuit Courtroom in Wexford County.
