Idaho Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Deliberately Spreading HIV

Alexander Louie, convicted of multiple felonies including sexual battery, aimed to infect up to 50 individuals, including minors.

Louie admitted to unprotected encounters with men and teenage boys while concealing his HIV positive status.
Investigation began with an online sting operation where Louie believed he was communicating with a minor.
Louie's failure to take his HIV medication was part of his strategy to transmit the virus.
Sentenced to 30 years, he must serve at least 16 years before parole eligibility.
The case highlighted significant community harm and judicial condemnation of Louie’s actions.