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Georgia Man Sentenced to Life for Dark Web Child Trafficking

Source: Georgia man sentenced to life for attempting to sell teen girl on the dark web (2025-11-19)

A Georgia man, Kelly Garrett Ivey, 43, received a life sentence after pleading guilty to multiple child sex crimes, including attempting to sell a teenage girl on the dark web. The case, uncovered in 2023, involved Ivey’s activities on “Slave Bay,” a notorious dark web site. Beyond this heinous crime, recent developments reveal that Ivey’s actions were part of a broader pattern of online child exploitation, prompting increased law enforcement vigilance. The sentencing underscores the ongoing fight against online child trafficking, which has seen a 35% rise in reported cases over the past two years. Experts estimate that over 60,000 children are trafficked online annually in the U.S., with dark web marketplaces facilitating a significant portion of these crimes. The FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force has increased operations by 20% in 2025, leading to hundreds of arrests nationwide. Additionally, new legislation enacted in 2024 has expanded penalties for online child trafficking, with some offenders facing life sentences without parole. Public awareness campaigns have surged, emphasizing the importance of online safety and reporting suspicious activity. The case of Kelly Ivey highlights the critical need for continued vigilance, technological advancements in tracking dark web activity, and stronger legal measures to protect vulnerable children. As communities and law enforcement collaborate more closely, the hope is to reduce these crimes significantly and bring perpetrators to justice swiftly.

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