Silver State Times

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the sentencing of Nicholas Hardin, 36, who was arrested during Super Bowl LVII weekend for soliciting a minor. Judge Jasmin Lilly Spells of the Eighth Judicial District Court sentenced Hardin to 19-48 months in the Nevada Department of Corrections. In addition, Hardin agreed to the revocation of his probation in another case and the imposition of his underlying suspended sentence of 28-72 months, with both sentences to run concurrently.

"Our office works diligently with our law enforcement partners and is always on alert for cases of human and sex trafficking, with heightened efforts during Super Bowl LVIII," stated AG Ford. "To adults soliciting sex from minors, our message is clear: You will be brought to justice. I applaud the work of my investigators and attorneys in the Criminal Prosecution Division for their vigilance in prosecuting this crime."

Hardin, who was on sex-offender probation at the time of his arrest, pleaded guilty to Soliciting a Child for Prostitution, a "D" Felony. According to the Criminal Information, Hardin solicited an undercover peace officer posing as a child to engage in sex for a fee. The case was investigated and prosecuted by the Nevada Attorney General’s Office.