WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for XXXXXX (insert district) issued the following press release:
FRESNO, Calif. - Rodger Githens, 48, of West Sacramento, was sentenced today by U.S.District Judge Jill A. Otake to 18 years and six months in prison, for attempted enticement of a minor and receipt and distribution of child sexual abuse material, U.S.Attorney Eric Grant announced.
Githens was also sentenced to 10 years of supervised release, during which time, his access to the internet, computers, and minors will be restricted. Githens will also be required to register as a sex offender and pay $75,000 in fines. Githens was found guilty on May 1, 2026, following a bench trial before visiting Jud...