Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Tampa, Florida – Lee Hughes (46, Pinellas Park) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber to 20 years in federal prison for attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor, attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, and receipt and possession of child sex abuse material. Hughes pleaded guilty on January 30, 2026. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.