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A 20-year-old man from Cobb County, Georgia, has been sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 20 years for the sexual exploitation and abuse of a minor. The man, Cooper Hamilton, was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to 25 charges, including aggravated child molestation and sexual exploitation of children.
The investigation into Hamilton's activities began in February 2024, when the Cobb County Police Department received a crucial tip from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The tip concerned the alleged production and distribution of illegal material involving a minor through the dark web. The subsequent investigation, led by a detective from the Cobb County Police Department, uncovered more than 100 videos depicting acts of abuse committed by Hamilton.
During the sentencing, Cobb County Superior Court Judge A. Gregory Poole described the evidence presented as profoundly “disturbing.” He characterized Hamilton as a “predator who poses a significant danger to the community,” highlighting the severity of the crimes. The case was prosecuted by the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office, which has been actively working to tackle crimes related to human trafficking and child exploitation across the state. Officials have repeatedly warned about the dangers of online platforms, which are often used by offenders to target victims.
This case is part of a broader crackdown on sex trafficking and online child exploitation in Georgia. In a separate months-long undercover operation in Albany, law enforcement officials arrested 12 individuals in connection with sex trafficking, demonstrating the state's continued focus on dismantling these criminal networks. According to the public information release on Hamilton's case, the swift action following the FBI's tip was critical in preventing further harm and ensuring Hamilton was brought to justice.
