Memorial Day Sale - Unlimited Digital Access - Start Today for 50% Off

Jury convicts N.J. man who tried to lure 2 children on messaging app

By

A jury has convicted a man of attempting to lure two children for sex on a messaging app.

Brian Stewart, 42, formerly of Clifton, was found guilty of four counts of attempted aggravated sexual assault, three counts of luring, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and attempted endangering the welfare of a child, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement on Tuesday.

The verdict was returned on Friday following a three-day trial.

Stewart was arrested in April of last year after an investigation into his activities on the Kik messaging app. Authorities alleged that he contacted two children on the app and tried to lure them to the town of Boonton for sexual intercourse.

Stewart’s sentencing is scheduled for July 25.

Stories by Nicolas Fernandes

Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com.

Nicolas Fernandes may be reached at nfernandes@njadvancemedia.com.

If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

X

Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

If you opt out, we won’t sell or share your personal information to inform the ads you see. You may still see interest-based ads if your information is sold or shared by other companies or was sold or shared previously.