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Federal jury takes 30 minutes to convict former West Texas city manager of child enticement

A federal jury has convicted the former city manager of Anson, Texas, of attempting to entice a minor for sex following an undercover law enforcement sting.

By By Amber Kite·4 hr ago

ABILENE, Texas - A federal jury has convicted the former city manager of Anson, Texas, of attempting to entice a minor for sex following an undercover law enforcement sting, federal prosecutors announced.

Ervin Joe Campbell, 64, was found guilty Monday, June 8, 2026, of one count of attempted enticement of a minor.

The Abilene federal jury deliberated for just 30 minutes following a one-day trial.

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