Chicago man found with girl in Bentonville found guilty

A 44-year-old Chicago man who was arrested in Bentonville was found guilty of knowingly transporting a minor in interstate commerce with intent to engage in sexual activity, according to a Wednesday news release from U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge.

David S. Duffin was found guilty after a three-day jury trial in Fayetteville, according to the news release. He was accused of taking a 13-year-old girl from her home in Chicago to a motel in Bentonville and having sex with her both in Chicago and Arkansas, the news release stated.

Duffin faces a maximum sentence of 10 years or life in prison, a fine up to $250,000 or both, according to the news release.

“This defendant used the internet to target a child, abducted her, and sexually abused her while traveling through several states," Eldridge said in the news release. "This conduct is frightening, and today he has been held accountable."

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