San Antonio Man Sentenced to 262 Months in Federal Prison for Transportation of a Minor with Intent to Engage in Sexual Activity

In San Antonio today, 31-year-old George Alexander Martinez was sentenced to 262 months in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for transportation of a minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity announced United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr., and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Acting Special Agent in Charge Mark Dawson.

On March 6, 2014, Martinez pleaded guilty to the charge admitting that in October 2012, he transported a 15-year-old female from San Antonio to Southbend, Indiana.  While in Indiana, Martinez, admittedly, engaged in sexual conduct with his victim on several occasions and even assaulted her. 

Martinez has remained in federal custody since being arrested by HSI agents in San Antonio on February 14, 2014.

“The sentence handed down today should send a clear message to those who contemplate doing harm to minors in this way,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Mark Dawson, HSI San Antonio. “HSI will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to ensure that those who commit these heinous crimes are held accountable for their actions.”

This case was investigated by HSI and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Bettina Richardson.