Ex-Disney star Stoney Westmoreland to serve 2 years in jail for sex crimes
Deadline.He was charged in connection with trying to lure a minor into sex. While lawmakers initially wanted Westmoreland to serve a 10-year-sentence, he entered a plea deal instead that allowed him a lower charge.His lesser indictment stated that he used interstate workings to transport information about a minor.The “Scandal” actor’s plea deal also indicates that he must cooperate with random searches on his electronic devices as well as report his email and social media accounts.Westmoreland is barred from contact with people who are under the age of 18 and without adult supervision.The outlet noted that back in 2018, he was utilizing the Grindr dating app when he found a profile of a supposedly 13-year-old boy.The profile was actually created by detectives in Salt Lake City where Westmoreland’s Disney show was being filmed. He was fired from the kid’s show soon after his arrest.Authorities stated at the time that he took a car from a ride-sharing app to meet the teen so they could retire to his hotel room.