David Telles from California, flew to the UK in June to meet the 14-year-old after exchanging messages online.
He took her from her home in Cornwall to a hotel near Exeter - police found them 4 days later.
The 38-year old pleaded guilty to meeting a child following sexual grooming, abducting a child, three offences of sexual activity with a child, and engaging in a sexual act in the presence of a child.
Fire destroys two part-built houses on new development
Two derilict buildings destroyed
Devon man to run round mainland Britain
Steve Jones will be first man over 60 to do so, if he makes it
Decision on Exeter swimming pool due this week
Protests gather pace
South Hams tourism down, but average spending up
Sector is worth £266 million to the district
More East Devon council workers leaving
One in eight quit last year
Dartington pool expected to reopen
Developers stumping up £88,000
