Sentenced: 20YO Drew Gallardo Pleaded Guilty To Exploiting 2 Twelve-Year-Old Girls

[Sugar Cookie]

District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that 20-year-old Drew Emile Gallardo pleaded guilty to two counts of exploitation of a child involving two 12-year-old girls at a home in Saucier.

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office investigation began when the mother of one of the children noticed ‘relationship-type behavior’ between her daughter and Gallardo, who was 18 at the time, after he was told how old the girls were and was told by the mother to leave the girls alone due to their young age.

ADA Chris Daniel, who prosecuted the case, said Gallardo was a friend of a brother of one of the two girls, who were friends.

“The mother confronted her daughter regarding the suspicious behavior, and her daughter disclosed her abuse and that of her friend. The children were forensically interviewed by professionals at Canopy Child Advocacy Center, where investigators learned that Gallardo used his access and influence to coerce the girls into sexual acts. Investigators also reviewed Gallardo’s phone and discovered evidence that corroborated his sexual interest in young teen girls,” ADA Daniel said.

During his plea, Gallardo’s public defender gave significant mitigating information from his juvenile history for the court’s consideration before imposing his sentence.

“I’m sorry for my actions – it was very disrespectful, and I can’t take it back," Gallardo said as he addressed the court.

“You have had a difficult and tumultuous childhood, but that does not have to define who you are. You knew they were underage, and you knew that was inappropriate. Take this as your opportunity to get your GED and the treatment you need while it is available to you, and it is free,” Judge Dodson said prior to imposing the sentence.

Judge Dodson sentenced Gallardo to 25 years, 17 years suspended, with eight years to serve, followed by five years of post-release supervision. He was 18 at the time of the offenses;

Due to the nature of the offenses, Gallardo will serve his time day-for-day without hope of early release or parole, and he must register as a sex offender upon release from prison.

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Bay St. Louis man sentenced to 25 years for exploiting 12-year-old girls

Judge Lisa Dodson sentenced Gallardo to 25 years, 17 years suspended, with eight years to serve, followed by five years of post-release supervision.

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[cubby]

still, not near long enough, he should have the serve all 25 years, why sentence to 25 but suspend most of it. Will he have to serve the rest of it when he reoffends, cause you know he will do it again.

 

[BuffettGirl]

Hey Creep, your hair is ALSO disrespectful...

 

[DamagedGoods]

“I’m sorry for my actions – it was very disrespectful, and I can’t take it back," Gallardo said as he addressed the court.

Disrespectful? What? I don't think that it being "disrespectful" is the primary issue here.