Kansas Man Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Child Pornography
A Kansas man has been sentenced to 108 months in prison for distributing child pornography, according to authorities. Bardia Behravesh, 46, of Mission, Kansas, admitted to knowingly distributing videos of child pornography online through various apps and file-sharing programs.
The videos and images included minors under the age of 12 and depictions of violence. After agents discovered Behravesh sharing this content, they obtained a search warrant of his home and discovered multiple electronics which contained images and videos of child pornography. In addition to 108 months of imprisonment, his sentence included a $74,000 restitution award to the victims depicted in the images and videos.
Behravesh’s sentence also included a $35,000 assessment pursuant to the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018 and $5,000 assessment pursuant to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015.
The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Faiza Alhambra.
Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse, brought this case to justice. Launched in May 2006 by the U.S. Department of Justice, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant: Bardia Behravesh, 46, of Mission, Kansas
Criminal Charges: Distribution of child pornography
City and State: Kansas City, Kansas
Exact Date: Not specified
Sentence or Outcome: 108 months in prison, $74,000 restitution award, $35,000 assessment, and $5,000 assessment
Dollar Amounts: $74,000 restitution award, $35,000 assessment, and $5,000 assessment
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Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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