LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – A man accused of participating in a massive online sextortion ring targeting children learned his sentence Thursday.

Richard Densmore, of West Michigan, pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a child.

A judge ruled that he will spend 30 years behind bars in a federal prison.

The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan and the FBI worked together to solve this case. Officials say the online crime ring targets minors, extorting them to engage in acts of violence, self-harm and sexually explicit activities.

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