Jacksonville man convicted in Clay County sex sting

Steven Scharfenstine was arrested on child sex charges.
Steven Scharfenstine was arrested on child sex charges.
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Updated: 12/12/2012 7:33 pm
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. -- A Jacksonville man was convicted in a Clay County sex sting.

Steven Kyle Scharfenstine, 30, was convicted Tuesday on charges of traveling to meet a minor to do unlawful acts, unlawful use of a two-way device, and solicitation of a child's guardian to allow a sexual act.

Scharfenstine was arrested in March in Operation Don't Play in Clay. As part of the undercover sting, multiple agencies -- the Clay County Sheriff's Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement -- corresponded with people online.

Scharfenstine set up a meeting to have sex with two young girls in Clay County. Scharfenstine was arrested when he arrived at the arranged meeting location.

Scharfenstine faces 15 years in prison. He will be sentenced January 10, 2013.
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nativejax - 12/13/2012 11:21 AM
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I love it! He TRAVELED to meet up with 2 MINORS for sex...its all in the emails...I'm sick and tired of people, WIVES and 'friends' always feeling sorry for these pervs and ALLOWING them getting away with it and/or getting a "slap on the wrist" when they are caught=, "pervs deserve to serve" HARD TIME IN PRISON..because the damage they do the victims is LIFELONG.

Jeffery - 12/13/2012 1:03 AM
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Sad, I followed this case closely and this man had evidence that he did not have intent. However, the judge did not allow this evidence to be presented to the jury. The prosecuter of course twisted everything in his favor and was reeled back in and corrected several times during the hearing. The defense did what they could to prove this man did not have intent but since the evidence was withheld by the judge making it impossible for a fair trial. As a Juror you would think you would be allowed to make judgment on all evidence. This Judge did not allow for this. The media is now going to run with this to stir up hate as they do with most stories. To top it off, the prosecuter walked out of the court room, jumped up, clicked his heels and screamed "he got this one" right in front of the family. Hows that for maturity of a STATE ATORNEY? Things like this lead me to question our judicial system. Its unfortunate.
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