Myrtle Beach Man Sentenced 55 Months Federal Prison Child Sex Crime

James Edward Moss Jr., a 40-year-old man from Myrtle Beach, has been sentenced to 55 months in federal prison followed by 10 years of court-ordered supervision for transporting a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. In April 2022, Moss met the minor online, took her to a hotel room, engaged in sexual activity, and recorded several videos of the encounters. He must also register as a sex offender and pay $3,000 in restitution to the victim. There is no parole in the federal system, requiring Moss to serve the full prison sentence. This case was part of Project Safe Childhood, a DOJ initiative aimed at combating child sexual exploitation, and was investigated by the FBI Columbia field office and the Horry County Police Department. Judge Joseph Dawson III presided over the case, with prosecution by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lauren Hummel and Bill Watkins.