North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Coercion, Enticement of Minor in Medford
A 28-year-old North Carolina man, Sage Austin Miller, pleaded guilty in federal court in Medford to attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. He used Snapchat in September 2024 to communicate with an individual he believed to be a 16-year-old…

Medford Klamath Falls, OR, November 10, 2026 — A 28-year-old man from North Carolina has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Medford. Sage Austin Miller pleaded guilty to charges of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.
The case involves communications that took place in September 2024. According to court documents, Miller used the social media platform Snapchat to interact with an individual he believed to be a 16-year-old residing in Medford. During these interactions, he attempted to persuade the individual to engage in sexual activity.
Following these communications, Miller then traveled to a location that had been predetermined for a meeting with the individual. The specific details of the meeting location and the outcome of the attempted rendezvous were not provided.
The plea was entered in federal court in Medford, signifying the federal jurisdiction over the case. The charge of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor carries significant legal consequences. Further proceedings to determine sentencing are expected.
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