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A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to 59 years in prison for crimes related to child sexual assault. Ulysses Keys, 28, was found guilty by a Milwaukee County jury of multiple charges, including four counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child, two counts of child exploitation, one count of repeated sexual assault of the same child, and three counts of possession of child pornography.

The sentence also includes 88 years of extended supervision and a lifetime requirement on the sex offender registry. Additionally, Keys was fined $2,500. The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Milwaukee County District Attorney announced the verdict.

Attorney General Josh Kaul commented on the case: “This sentence shows that those who commit heinous crimes against children face a long time behind bars.” He thanked the investigators and prosecutors involved in securing the conviction.

Milwaukee County Chief Deputy District Attorney Kent Lovern expressed gratitude towards those who contributed to the case's outcome: “I appreciate the investigative work of the ICAC investigators and the prosecution of this matter through jury trial by Assistant District Attorney Ken Olstinski.”

According to a criminal complaint, Keys engaged with girls aged 13 to 15 on Snapchat when he was between 24 and 25 years old. Nude images were exchanged over the app with minors. Keys reportedly met some minors in person, offering vapes, cigarettes, and fast food in exchange for sexual intercourse. He also recorded several encounters.

The investigation was conducted by the Wisconsin DOJ ICAC Task Force and Whitefish Bay Police Department. The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office handled prosecution.

Reports on potential child exploitation can be made to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children online or via phone. Resources for internet safety tips are available on the ICAC Task Force page.