
Man Sentenced for Repeat Child Abuse
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Taiel Gookool, a Connecticut man, receives a 35-year federal prison sentence for exploiting teenage girls and possessing child pornography, despite previous probation. Prosecutors argue earlier punishment was insufficient, as Gookool continued to offend. The FBI, New Haven office, and New York State Police collaborated to build a strong case, ensuring Gookools conviction and commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals.
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Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Man Sentenced for Repeat Child Abuse. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
0:00A 31-year-old man from Connecticut, Tyle Goukul, just got hit with a 35-year federal prison sentence for exploiting 14-age. Girls and holding child pornography, all while he was on probation. Back in 2018, he was convicted of second-degree sexual assault on a girl between 13 and 15 years old, landing in 8-year term, but serving only about 2 years since the rescue got suspended. He had to register as a sex offender, but that didn't stop him. In 2024, he targeted those four girls, even getting them to make videos, of the abuse. Prosecutors are calling it a clear sign. The earlier punishment fell short, leaving him free to repeat the crimes and putting the community at risk. Law enforcement stresses this long sentence protects folks for decades by locking away a repeat predator who ignored every warning. The FBI out of Albany led the probe, with help from their new Haven office and New York State Police, building a rock-solid case. With Goukul off the streets for good, agents vow to keep hunting predators like him to shield
1:05the vulnerable and deliver real justice. This has been Harford News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.
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